Gas Prices in Maryland Today
Track today's average gas price in Maryland, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Prices come from the EIA's weekly retail gasoline survey.
Average Gas Price for Maryland (EIA Central Atlantic region)
$4.25/gal
2¢ below the national average ($4.27/gal)
EIA weekly price for regular gasoline, week of October 26, 2026.
Estimate Your Gas Cost in Maryland
The calculator below is pre-filled with this Central Atlantic regional average. Enter your trip distance and MPG to get an instant fuel cost estimate.
Central Atlantic Region Gas Price History
The EIA does not publish weekly prices for Maryland, so this chart shows the Central Atlantic regional average for regular gasoline, the same series behind the Maryland price above. The region also covers the District of Columbia, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, so the line describes the region as a whole, not Maryland alone. The latest week is $1.19 a gallon higher than a year earlier.
Latest week
$4.25
October 26, 2026
A year earlier
$3.06
October 27, 2025
Highest week shown
$4.53
May 11, 2026
Lowest week shown
$2.88
January 26, 2026
Source: EIA weekly retail prices for regular gasoline, Central Atlantic regional average, October 7, 2024 to October 26, 2026. Prices in dollars per gallon.
About Gas Prices in Maryland
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) surveys fuel retailers weekly but doesn't publish a separate price for Maryland, so the price shown is the EIA's Central Atlantic regional average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Maryland may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Maryland's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Maryland price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Maryland Fuel Taxes: ≈47¢/gal
Maryland has one of the higher state gas taxes on the East Coast. Maryland's motor fuel tax is around 47 cents per gallon and is indexed to inflation, so it adjusts automatically each July. The indexing has pushed Maryland into the top tier of East Coast fuel taxes, and it is the main reason Maryland prices run above neighboring Virginia's.
Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change, so verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.
How Maryland Gets Its Gasoline
Maryland receives fuel from the Colonial Pipeline system and from marine terminals in the Port of Baltimore. Supply is generally stable, but the state shares the broader East Coast dependence on the Colonial Pipeline — disruptions upstream show up at Maryland pumps within a week.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Maryland
The Washington, D.C. suburbs in Montgomery and Prince George's counties post the state's highest prices. Baltimore sits near the state average, while stations on the Eastern Shore and in western Maryland typically run several cents cheaper.