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Michigan Governor Declares Energy Emergency Amid Rising Gas Prices

4/3/2026

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Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Governor, declared an energy emergency on April 2, 2026, to address gas prices tied to the Iran war.
The executive order allows gas stations in eight populous counties to sell high-vapor-pressure gasoline, typically 10–20 cents cheaper per gallon.
Prices rose from $2.98 to $3.89 per gallon in a month, increasing financial strain.
The measure aligns with a federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waiver to ease fuel-blend restrictions.

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Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Governor, declared an energy emergency on April 2, 2026, to address gas prices tied to the Iran war.
The executive order allows gas stations in eight populous counties to sell high-vapor-pressure gasoline, typically 10–20 cents cheaper per gallon.
Prices rose from $2.98 to $3.89 per gallon in a month, increasing financial strain.
The measure aligns with a federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waiver to ease fuel-blend restrictions.