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Michigan Faces Summer Energy Shock As Gas, Diesel, Electricity Prices Climb

Michigan Faces Summer Energy Shock As Gas, Diesel, Electricity Prices Climb

LANSING - Michigan consumers and businesses are heading into summer facing rising energy costs as global conflict, inflation and growing electricity demand push up prices for gasoline, diesel fuel, electricity and natural gas across the state, according to a new 2026 summer outlook from the Michigan Public Service Commission. The report lands as Michigan is

By Mike Brennan|2026-05-24T10:37:08-04:00May 24th, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Economy Slows While Washtenaw Holds Strong—But Iran War Could Change Everything

Michigan Economy Slows While Washtenaw Holds Strong—But Iran War Could Change Everything

ANN ARBOR — Washtenaw County’s economy is expected to outperform much of Michigan over the next three years, with lower unemployment and higher wages—but a slowing growth trend and rising global risks could quickly change that outlook. The biggest wildcard: escalating tensions involving Iran and their impact on global energy markets. If conflict drives sustained

By Mike Brennan|2026-04-25T15:27:22-04:00April 25th, 2026|Featured, News|