Baltimore Gas Gets Pricier While the Rest of the US Sees a Drop

Baltimore motorists faced a slight increase in fuel costs this week while the national average dropped. The local price per gallon rose by 2.3 cents to reach $3.94. This movement stands in contrast to the national trend, where the average price fell by 17.1 cents to $4.12 per gallon.

GasBuddy collected data from 663 stations in the Baltimore area for this weekly survey. The figures show a wide gap between the cheapest and most expensive pumps. The lowest reported price was $3.61 per gallon, while the highest reached $4.39. That 78-cent difference means a driver buying a full 15-gallon tank could save $11.70 by choosing the cheaper station.

Across the state of Maryland, the price range was even wider. Prices varied from $3.42 to $4.84 per gallon, creating a $1.42 spread between stations. AAA’s Maryland fuel tracker listed the Baltimore average at approximately $3.95 on November 2.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, explained the shifting prices. He cited reduced demand and completed refinery maintenance as factors behind the recent declines. He noted that drivers in Baltimore are currently paying $1.05 more per gallon than they were a year ago. Nationally, prices remain $1.13 higher than in the same period last year.

De Haan warned that oil market volatility could return after the election. He identified developments around the Strait of Hormuz and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries as potential drivers for future price changes. Seasonal demand and refinery operations continue to influence costs nationwide.