Weekend travelers caught a break as gas prices dropped 15 cents from last week.

Across the state motorists were paying an average of $3.08 per gallon for regular unleaded. The price over the weekend is still 8 cents more than this time last month but 62 cents less than this time last year.

“Motorists across Michigan are seeing much lower prices at the pump this week,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group in a news release. “If demand continues to drop, alongside lower crude oil prices, gas prices may follow suit.”

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased from 8.49 barrels of oil a day to 8.42. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 237.6 million barrels to 236.0. Gasoline production decreased, averaging 8.9 million barrels per day.

West Texas Intermediate at the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session rose $2.77 to settle at $62.35 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 2.6 million barrels from the previous week. At 442.3 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 5% below the five-year average for this time of year.

Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price decreased. Metro Detroit’s current average is $3.11 per gallon, about 11 cents less than last week’s average and 55 cents less than this same time last year.

AAA’s state and metro gas averages showed:

• Most expensive gas price averages: Ann Arbor ($3.16), Metro Detroit ($3.11), Marquette ($3.11)

• Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($2.97), Flint ($3.02), Grand Rapids ($3.03)

Find local gas prices

• According to AAA’s report, daily national, state, and metro gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com

• Motorists can find the lowest gas prices on their smartphone or tablet with the free AAA Mobile app. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance.

Tips to save on gas

• Limit driving time by combining errands.

• Use the apps and shop around for best gas prices in your community before you venture onto the roads.

• Some retailers charge more per gallon when using a credit card, so consider paying cash.

• Remove excess weight in your vehicle.

• Keep to the speed limit. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduces fuel economy.

• Find a savings program, several gas retailers have them.

For more information visit acg.aaa.com/