AAA Mich.: Gas prices up about 1 cent in past week

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — AAA Michigan said Monday that gasoline prices rose about 1 cent during the past week to a statewide average of $3.97.

The auto club said the average is about 36 cents per gallon higher than last year at this time.

Of the cities it surveys, AAA Michigan says the cheapest price for self-serve unleaded fuel is in the Flint area, where it's $3.90 a gallon. The highest average can be found in the Ann Arbor areas at $3.99.

Dearborn-based AAA Michigan surveys 2,800 Michigan gas stations daily.