BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price has fallen for the first time in three weeks, according to GasBuddy. The decline is attributed to fading gas price increases on the West Coast.

The national average price for a gallon of gas is now $3.08, which is down 3.8 cents from last week, 4.4 cents from last month, and 18.2 cents from last year.  Many gas stations in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County are now below $3 per gallon.

“With the sharp gas price increases on the West Coast now fading, the national average has dipped slightly over the past week,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “While some areas are seeing increases, others are experiencing stability or even slight declines, as the bulk of the seasonal transition has yet to significantly impact gasoline prices — certainly good news for motorists.”

However, De Haan added that while oil prices have remained steady in the low $70s, “as we inch closer to March, the typical March madness will eventually take hold, so motorists may want to enjoy the slight decline while it lasts. While I don’t see an abrupt spike in the national average just yet, we’re likely to see upward movement in the weeks ahead.”

Diesel prices rose by 1.6 cents in the last week to $3.648 per gallon.

The top 10% of gas stations in the country average $4.41 per gallon, while the bottom 10% average $2.55 per gallon.

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

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

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