TRAVERSE CITY — Gas prices across Northern Michigan are holding steady ahead of the Thanksgiving travel week, with the statewide average sitting just above $3 per gallon, according to new data from AAA.

The average price for regular unleaded in Michigan is $3.099 as of Nov. 24. That’s down slightly from $3.113 on Saturday and nearly identical to the $3.101 average recorded a month ago.

Prices are still higher than the $3.005 average Michigan drivers were paying at this time last year.

AAA reports mid-grade fuel in Michigan is averaging $3.711, premium is at $4.278 and diesel is at $3.919.

In Northern Michigan, prices remain lower than the statewide average.

In the Traverse City metro area, regular unleaded is averaging $2.846. That’s up slightly from $2.803 one week ago but down from

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