The Traverse City area has the highest gas prices in the state, according to the AAA. Gas prices averaged $2.47 a gallon here on Monday, as compared to a $2.43 per gallon statewide.

This Freep story doesn't give any background at all. I'd expect gas prices to be higher in our area than, say, downstate. But the highest in the state? Any readers who understand such things, please help out in the Comments section below.