BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has risen 1.4 cents in the last week, according to data released on Monday by GasBuddy. This is the second consecutive week of increase.

“Another week brings a mixed bag at the gas pump, with gas prices declining in slightly more than half of U.S. states while others have seen increases due to some refinery snags and maintenance that have emerged, temporarily delaying declines in some areas,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Meanwhile, GasBuddy data shows 18 states with sub-$3 per gallon average gas prices, a count that should certainly rise over the next few weeks.”

According to GasBuddy, oil prices have also returned to their struggle after news reports last week indicated that the Saudis are preparing to restore oil production in a bid to recapture market share after cutting its oil production over a year ago. However, oil prices have fallen back below $70 per barrel as a result of the drop in production.

“While Hurricane Helene left feet of rain behind and some states are seeing challenges in getting gasoline to stations, the storm did not broadly impact fuel production,” De Haan said. “For now, with oil prices falling back below $70 per barrel, the national average may be a bit stuck in the low $3s until fall maintenance wraps up, which could help bring a sub-$3 national average later this fall.”

The most common U.S. gas price encountered by motorists stood at $3.19 per gallon, up 20 cents from last week, followed by $2.99, $2.89, $3.29, and $3.09 rounding out the top five most common prices.

The median U.S. gas price is $3.09 per gallon, up 4 cents from last week and about 8 cents lower than the national average.

The top 10% of stations in the country average $4.38 per gallon, while the bottom 10% average $2.56 per gallon.

The states with the lowest average prices: Mississippi ($2.64), Louisiana ($2.67), Texas ($2.69).

The states with the highest average prices: California ($4.61), Hawaii ($4.51), and Washington ($3.99).

Biggest weekly changes: Delaware (+19.4¢), Maryland (+16.3¢), Ohio (+10.9), Michigan (+10.7¢), New Mexico (-8.9¢).

See previous gas price reports here

In and around the Nottingham area, the cheapest gas this week could be found at these locations…

• Bowleys Quarters
• Carney
• Edgewood
• Essex
• Fallston
• Joppa
• Kingsville
• Middle River
• Nottingham
• Overlea/Fullerton
• Parkville
• Perry Hall
• Rosedale
• Rossville
• Towson
• White Marsh

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This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.