Howard County News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 21042 for the week of May 4-10 is $1.89, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.89.

In greater Baltimore, the average price is $1.82 and the lowest price is $1.41. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.963 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.972 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.022 per gallon – a 5.9 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.792.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.