Sault Sainte Marie, MI
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Sault Sainte Marie, MI · MI average $3.99/gal
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Sault Sainte Marie, MI · 49783
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Finding cheap gas in Sault Sainte Marie (49783)
Up at the far northern tip of the Interstate 75 corridor, where I-75 finally runs out, Sault Ste. Marie sits along the St. Marys River in the eastern Upper Peninsula. The Soo Locks, which lift freighters between Lake Superior and the lower lakes, are the city's signature draw, alongside Lake Superior State University and the International Bridge over to Ontario.
Remoteness is the defining fact for fuel here. This is the largest town for a long way in every direction, so there is no nearby market to undercut it, and the limited number of stations means prices are set more by the regional suppliers and Michigan's high 52.4-cent fuel tax than by tight local competition.
Summer tourism around the locks and the bridge adds seasonal pressure, and the student population at Lake Superior State swings demand with the school year. Crossing into Canada for fuel is not a savings play, given high Canadian fuel taxes and the per-litre pricing that runs higher once converted. The best you can usually do is compare the few stations in town and fill before any drive deeper into the UP, where options get sparse fast.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 49783
- 1. Summit Gasoline at CASH DISCOUNT EVERYDAY offers regular at $3.75/gal.
- 2. Meijer at 1098 W 3 Mile Rd offers regular at $3.79/gal (8.1 mi away).
- 3. Krist at 2400 Ashmun St offers regular at $3.79/gal (7.6 mi away).
- 4. Shell at 4249 I-75 Business Spur offers regular at $3.89/gal (7.6 mi away).
- 5. Admiral at 4135 I 75 BUSINESS S offers regular at $3.89/gal (7.6 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Sault Sainte Marie
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.