Maryland Gas Price Today
Current Maryland gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Maryland Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Maryland
Searching for gas prices near me today in Maryland? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.30/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Maryland
In Maryland and the surrounding East Coast region, residential delivered propane currently averages $3.35/gal (compared to $4.30/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $4.49 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Maryland Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 1 (East Coast (Central Atlantic))
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 47¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #24 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Maryland Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Maryland
About Maryland Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Maryland
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Receipt of pipeline fuel via Colonial lines terminating around Baltimore harbor marine terminals.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Baltimore-Washington ozone corridor requires summer RFG blends.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
State motor fuel tax rate is tied to inflation and wholesale price indices, keeping taxes and pump prices above the national median. In addition, Maryland levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 47 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Maryland
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Maryland are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Maryland Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Maryland
What is the price of the gas today in Maryland?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Maryland today is $4.30 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.89/gal, premium gasoline is $5.20/gal, and highway diesel is $6.44/gal. Maryland currently ranks #24 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Maryland?
Gas prices in Maryland are falling this week (-6¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Maryland retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Maryland are primarily driven by receipt of pipeline fuel via colonial lines terminating around baltimore harbor marine terminals.
How does Maryland's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Maryland's current average of $4.30/gal is -$0.12 lower than national average. Key drivers include Maryland's state fuel excise tax of 47¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the East Coast (Central Atlantic) (PADD 1) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Maryland?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Maryland, use the statewide benchmark of $4.30/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Maryland?
In Maryland (part of the East Coast / PADD 1 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $3.35 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $4.49 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Maryland?
Maryland levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 47¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Maryland pay 65.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.