A “summer blend” of gasoline, which is intended to help prevent the formation of smog but is also more expensive than regular unleaded gas, will not be required in Southeast Michigan this year.
The step taken by the state legislature won’t affect current gas prices that are already higher than the national average – but it will prevent them from rising another 10 to 20 cents per gallon. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said this step is meant to give Metro Detroit drivers a break by allowing them to use the same fuel that is sold elsewhere in the state.
“This was the right move to lower costs for Michiganders and provide relief at the pump,” Whitmer said…