LANSING, Mich. (Great Lakes News) – Gas prices are continuing to climb in Michigan, and they could go from bad to worse in the coming weeks.

Gas Buddy reports the national average price of gas has increased 3 cents per gallon in the last week to an average of $3.51.

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The tensions involving Russia and Ukraine could keep those prices moving higher as global oil productions remain fragile.