Gov. Whitmer Statement on Extension of Efforts to Save Michiganders Money at the Gas Pump

July 1, 2026

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Gov. Whitmer Statement on Extension of Efforts to Save Michiganders Money at the Gas Pump

LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement on the Michigan legislature's extension of Executive Order 2026-4, which provides Michiganders relief at the gas pump by allowing gas stations to continue to sell lower-cost gasoline through the remainder of the summer.

"Michiganders have been grappling with high gas prices driven by the war in Iran. They're paying a dollar more per gallon than they were three months ago.

"To give working families relief at the pump, I signed an executive order relaxing Michigan's summer fuel requirements, saving Michigan motorists 10 to 20 cents per gallon at the pump by giving them access to the same lower-cost fuel already available in the rest of the state.

"Under Michigan law, this waiver would have expired on July 1 without legislative action. Today, the legislature extended the state of energy emergency for the rest of the summer. This was the right move to lower costs for Michiganders and provide relief at the pump.

"I'm grateful for partners in both chambers of the legislature who worked across the aisle to get this done. Let's keep working together to make a difference on the issues that matter and put money back in Michiganders' pockets."

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