$5 at the pump hits metro Detroit's economy

The Metro

$5 at the pump hits metro Detroit's economy

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Published on May 4, 2026, 6:54:04 PM
Total time: 00:21:55

Episode Description

Gas in Michigan is approaching $5 a gallon. Restaurants are closing. Delivery surcharges are climbing into the thousands. Mark Lee, who consults with small businesses across Southeast Michigan, joins Robyn Vincent to talk about what's happening behind the counter — and what business owners want from Lansing.

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