GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As summer unofficially comes to a close, drivers in West Michigan can take solace in the continued decline of gas prices. Following the busy Labor Day holiday weekend, prices are expected to keep falling.
Historically, Labor Day gas prices have varied significantly over the past five years, according to GasBuddy.com:
- 2020: $2.22 per gallon
- 2021: $3.16 per gallon
- 2022: $3.79 per gallon
- 2023: $3.77 per gallon
- 2024: $3.29 per gallon
- 2025: $3.15 per gallon
As of this week, the national average is the lowest it has been since 2022, clocking in at $3.15 per gallon, more than 60 cents lower than Labor Day prices just two years ago.
In West Michigan, average gas prices this morning are as follows:
- Kalamazoo County: $3.37/gallon
- Kent County: $3.27/gallon
- Ottawa County: $3.32/gallon
- Muskegon County: $3.31/gallon
Prices are predicted to keep falling, with a two-cent drop reported since Monday. If you're looking to save at the pump, consider filling up this weekend before prices potentially rise again on Monday.
Moreover, demand for gas is expected to decrease, further contributing to the downward trend in prices. According to Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy, West Michigan may soon see average prices drop below $3.00 per gallon as the transition to a cheaper blend of gasoline begins.
