Howard County News

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 20763 for the week of May 18-24 is $2.19, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.19.

In greater Maryland, the average price is $1.99 and the lowest price is $1.57. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.052 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.986 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.022 per gallon – a 3.0 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.