GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — West Michigan drivers will pay more at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, but easing refinery issues could prevent prices from climbing further heading into the holiday.
Gas prices are about $1.50 higher/gallon than this time last year, according to GasBuddy. Based on an average fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon, according to the Department of Energy, that adds up quickly for drivers heading to popular holiday destinations.
A round trip from Grand Rapids to Holland will cost an average of $3 to $4 more this year. A round trip from Grand Rapids to Traverse City will cost an average of nearly $17 more. Drivers heading out of state to Chicago will pay an average of nearly $22 more for a round trip compared to last year.
However, refinery issues that impacted the Midwest last week have largely been resolved, which could keep prices from spiking further…