If you have driven by a gas station around the county recently you may have noticed the price of gas has begun to rise again.
Historically, retail gasoline prices tend to gradually rise in the spring and peak in late summer when people drive more frequently. Gasoline prices are generally lower in winter months. (source)
The Observer has tracked the price of gas in the past for our readers and now that prices have eclipsed $3.50 per gallon and are likely to continue to rise, we will begin our weekly tracking of gas prices for Carroll County and across Maryland.
Here is a look at current average gas prices on April 15th (per the AAA website):
- Maryland: $3.612
- Carroll County: $3.580
- Highest jurisdiction in the state: Montgomery County at $3.677
- Lowest jurisdiction in the state: Allegany County at $3.498
Here is a look at average gas prices in Carroll County over the past week (note – we only began watching the numbers over the past 3 days…a full 7 day local view will be available next week)
| Date | Carroll County |
| 4/13 | $3.569 |
| 4/14 | $3.573 |
| 4/15 | $3.580 |
The Observer will publish the “Carroll County Gas Price Tracker” weekly with the information above and additional information of interest on this topic. The Gas Price Tracker will remain active as long as average price remains above $3.50 per gallon in the county and across the state.
For some recent history…here is a look at average gas prices in Maryland over the past 18 months (via Gas Buddy):
Here is a 36 month view of average prices in Maryland:
Articles of interest on this topic:
#RNJNEWS: OPEC surprise leads to higher pump prices, AAA says https://t.co/8iB89aXUvy
— Jay Edwards (@JayEdwardsWrnj) April 8, 2023
Pump Prices Edge Higher For Now: WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 13, 2023)—The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline rose nine cents since last week to hit $3.64. The main culprit is the high cost of oil, gasoline’s main ingredient, which is… https://t.co/NvRnfFgc2a @aaanews pic.twitter.com/cZZ2C3okJW
— Jerry Movrich (@AllProTowingCA) April 13, 2023
