BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Average gas prices in Baltimore have increased by 1.3 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching an average of $2.97 per gallon, according to a survey by GasBuddy of 663 stations in the city.
Prices are 27.9 cents higher per gallon compared to a month ago, although prices remain 31.3 cents lower than the same time last year.
The national average for diesel has also seen an increase, rising 7.8 cents to $3.543 per gallon.
Meanwhile, the national average gasoline price has climbed 7.5 cents per gallon in the last week, now averaging $2.84 per gallon. This is a 3.6-cent increase from a month ago but 23.9 cents lower than a year ago.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, explained the situation: “Average gasoline prices have jumped for a second straight week as oil prices have climbed back above the $60-per-barrel mark amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. New sanctions on Iran’s oil are making it more difficult for those barrels to reach the market, tightening supply, while the major winter storm that sent temperatures plunging is also likely to impact refineries, causing disruptions and reduced output. Diesel prices have jumped as colder weather boosts demand for heating oil, a combination that could keep both gasoline and diesel prices moving higher in the week ahead.”
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In Baltimore, the cheapest gas station was priced at $2.49 per gallon, while the most expensive was $3.49 per gallon, showing a 100-cent difference.
Across the state, prices ranged from $2.49 to $3.69 per gallon.
Neighboring areas have also experienced fluctuations in gas prices. Maryland’s average is $2.98 per gallon, up 2.6 cents from last week.
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Washington, D.C., saw a decrease of 3.4 cents, bringing the average to $3.01 per gallon. York’s average increased slightly by 0.4 cents to $3.16 per gallon.
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