Gas stations can be either the best or worst thing in your day. The pros include easy access to pop and snacks, while the cons include, well, gas. The price of gas can wildly control your mood.

I'm of course signed up for every rewards program known to man so I get a few cents off every gallon. I have a Shell gas station across the street from me and so I am frequently there. However, Shell gas stations may become pretty scarce as the company continues to close hundreds of stations around the country, and Michigan could be among the closures.

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Shell's Massive Closures

Back in March 2024, Shell announced it was planning to close 500 locations in both 2024 and 2025, totaling 1000 store closures around the country. There was no reason given for the closures.

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According to its Energy Transition Strategy, the company plans to upgrade its convenience store offerings and add more chargers for electric vehicles to boost sales while promoting other forms of renewable power.

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What Does This Mean For Michigan?

What this means for Michigan is pretty straightforward: there could be a wave of closures coming throughout the year. While no specifics have been given on what locations may be on the chopping block, we can look at trends over the last year to see the state of Shell gas stations around the state.

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By comparing the Shell location pages from today and November 2023 via the Wayback Machine, we can get an idea of what Shell is thinking about locations in Michigan. Contrary to the location closures, Michigan has actually gained gas stations in 2024. At the end of 2023, there were 425 locations. At the beginning of 2025, there are 439 locations. This is a positive trend.

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However, at the end of the day, only time will tell how Shell treats Michigan in the coming year.

Michigan's License Plates From 1920 To Now

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