(WWJ) -- Gas prices are soaring in Michigan and setting a new record high.
Michigan's average price of fuel increased by 31 cents, so drivers are now paying an average of $4.35 per gallon for regular unleaded.
This price is 38 cents more than this time last month and $1.27 more than this time last year, according to an AAA study.
For a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline, Michiganders are paying an average of $64, which is an increase of about $13 from when prices were at their highest last November.
"Tight gasoline stocks in the Midwest, coupled with rising demand and high crude oil prices sent Michigan gas prices soaring to a new record high," said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson for AAA-The Auto Club Group. "Pump prices will likely face upward pressure as oil prices remain above $105 per barrel."
Metro Detroit's average daily gas price also increased, which set its own record high.
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Metro Detroit's current average is $4.30 per gallon, which is about 24 cents more than last week's average and $1.34 more than this same time last year.
Most expensive gas price averages:
• Marquette -- $4.39
• Lansing -- $4.35
• Saginaw -- $4.35
Least expensive gas price averages:
• Traverse City -- $4.26
• Ann Arbor -- $4.30
• Metro Detroit -- $4.30
Daily national, state, and metro gas price averages can be found HERE.
