“Nothing is worth higher gas prices, obviously,” Rodriguez said. Across Michigan, gas prices have spiked by 60 cents per gallon over the most recent week analyzed by insurer AAA. Gas prices matter in Michigan – a critical swing state that Donald Trump narrowly won twice and lost once. Imminent relief from higher gas prices doesn’t seem to be on the horizon. Even if the strait reopened today, oil prices would be slow to come down.

Source: The Guardian March 13, 2026 16:01 UTC