Posted on 01/12/26
| News Source: FOX45
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 12, 2026 - Gas prices in Baltimore have seen a notable decrease over the past week, dropping 8.1 cents per gallon to an average of $2.78, according to a GasBuddy survey of 663 stations.
Despite this decline, prices are still 1 cent higher than a month ago but 31.6 cents lower than the same time last year.
According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Baltimore was recorded at $2.35 per gallon, while the most expensive reached $3.09, marking a 74-cent difference.
On a broader scale, the national average for gas has slightly decreased by 0.8 cents per gallon, now standing at $2.73. This is a 17-cent drop from last month and 28.9 cents lower than a year ago. Diesel prices have also seen a reduction, with the national average falling 2.3 cents to $3.475 per gallon.
In neighboring areas, Maryland's average gas price is $2.81 per gallon, down 6.1 cents from last week. Meanwhile, Washington D.C. has seen an increase of 2.6 cents, bringing the average to $3.12 per gallon. York's prices have risen by 7 cents, now averaging $3.07 per gallon.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, noted that while national gas prices have remained relatively stable, some states have experienced significant fluctuations.
He emphasized that despite the situation in Venezuela, it is too early to predict any substantial impact on U.S. gas prices. "For now, gas prices remain seasonally lower, but with oil prices inching higher, the national average could soon see some limited upward movement," De Haan said.