The Detroit Evening Report

Gov. Whitmer executive order allows cheaper winter fuel to be used until July


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Governor Whitmer signed an executive Order allowing higher vapor fuels to be sold in southeast Michigan until July 1. The move allows the cheaper winter gas blend to be sold for the next three months. 

High vapor gas helps cars run smoothly when it's cold outside. It's less expensive to make, but worse for the environment. 

Whitmer hopes allowing it will lower prices at the pump amid the ongoing war in Iran. 

But GasBuddy petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says there's no guarantee that the higher vapor mix will make it to consumers. 

"Even with a waiver... refineries have generally already made a transition over to cleaner... more expensive blends of gasoline for the summer. So even if Michigan allows it... that doesn't mean refineries are going to go back to producing something different." 

If refineries do revert to winter blend, DeHaan says it could lower gas prices by around 5 to 7 cents per gallon. 
 
AAA says Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.86 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas this morning. That’s about 20 cents cheaper than it was last week. 

Additional headlines for April 3, 2026

DPSCD seeks student influencers

Detroit Public School Community District is now employing Student Influencers in their on going effort to grow enrollment. 23 students will be hired to share positive messages about their schools.

To apply, current students must make a 60 second Reel about themselves and submit it via direct message to DPSCD’s Instagram account. For more information visit the district's account on Instagram, under the handle detroitk12.

Detroit Music Hall screens 'Dream Girls'

This weekend Detroit Music Hall will host a special screening of the movie "Dream Girls." It’s the 20th anniversary of the film releasing and the 45th anniversary of the Broadway show.

The screening will be hosted by actress Raven-Symone and will also feature special live performance from Jennifer Holiday, who played Effie in the Broadway performance.

Tickets are on sale now at the Music Hall Box Office and Ticketmaster. The screenings will be on April 4 at 7:00 p.m. and April 5 at 3:00 p.m. 

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