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Detroit, MI · MI average $4.23/gal
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Detroit, MI · 48217
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Check current fuel costs in the 48217 ZIP code area of Detroit, Michigan. Midwest gas prices tend to run lower than coastal states, though prices fluctuate based on crude oil markets and regional supply. Station prices vary throughout Detroit, so comparing options before filling up can save money. Updated readings help drivers find the best current rates in your neighborhood.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 48217
- 1. BP at 335 S SCHAEFER HWY offers regular at $3.99/gal (1.5 mi away).
- 2. Marathon at 377 Schaefer Rd offers regular at $3.99/gal (2.3 mi away).
- 3. Marathon at 25901 W Outer Dr offers regular at $3.99/gal (1.3 mi away).
- 4. CITGO at 270 S Fort St offers regular at $4.09/gal (1.5 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Detroit
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Michigan
Michigan's gas tax is around 31 cents per gallon, with a 6 percent sales tax also applied to fuel sales (one of the few states that double-taxes gas this way). The state pulls supply from refineries in Detroit and across the Ohio and Indiana border, with prices in the Upper Peninsula often running 15 to 30 cents higher than the Lower Peninsula due to longer supply lines from Wisconsin or Marathon's Detroit refinery. Speedway, Costco, Sam's Club, and Meijer Gas are the consistent best prices, especially in the Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing metros.