Gas Prices Surge Amid Global Tensions | Grand Rapids News

Gas prices in Michigan just hit a new high, soaring 30 cents in hours in Grand Rapids and now averaging $4.51 statewide—blamed on Middle East tensions, pipeline issues, Ukraine strikes on Russian refineries, and a Chicago refinery outage. Commuters are feeling the squeeze as daily fuel costs climb, with some recalling prices down around $2. Meanwhile, West Coast drivers face even steeper bills—often over $6 a gallon—and diesel is also hitting record highs, impacting truckers and goods across the board. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/gas-prices-in-grand-rapids-jump-30-cents-in-a-matter-of-hours-as-michigan-average-hits-4-51 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a155d1102842cbda Report issues to [email protected].