Labor Day Weekend is almost here, and most families are planning some kind of mini-getaway to mark the occasion.
So— How will gas prices hit your wallet?
You’ll be happy to note West Michigan saw a drop in prices over the last week by about 6.6¢ in Grand Rapids— 2.8¢ in Lansing and 11.5 ¢ in Kalamazoo— according to GasBuddy.
Their data says prices were just under 45¢ higher this time last year.
Even diesel is down to its lowest point in years, dropping 3.2¢ over the last week.
Nationally, we’re slightly above average. Gas across the US dropped 6.2¢ this week and a little over 20¢ from last month. We trail the nation in year-over-year data with the national average having dropped just over 49¢ from August 26, 2023.
Grand Rapids, US historical gas prices for Aug 26: 2014-2024
August 26, 2023: $3.80/g (U.S. Average: $3.80/g) August 26, 2022: $3.71/g (U.S. Average: $3.84/g) August 26, 2021: $3.03/g (U.S. Average: $3.14/g) August 26, 2020: $2.10/g (U.S. Average: $2.23/g) August 26, 2019: $2.64/g (U.S. Average: $2.58/g) August 26, 2018: $2.93/g (U.S. Average: $2.83/g) August 26, 2017: $2.48/g (U.S. Average: $2.36/g) August 26, 2016: $2.37/g (U.S. Average: $2.21/g) August 26, 2015: $2.72/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g) August 26, 2014: $3.47/g (U.S. Average: $3.43/g)