AAA Mich.: Gas prices rise 8 cents over past week

AAA Michigan: Gas prices rise about 8 cents in past week; statewide average is $3.53 a gallon

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have risen about 8 cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.53 per gallon.

The auto club says Monday the average is about 1 cent per gallon less than this time last year.

Of the cities it surveys, AAA Michigan says the cheapest price for self-serve unleaded fuel is in the Traverse City area, where it's about $3.40 a gallon. The highest average is in Ann Arbor area at about $3.55 a gallon.

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