Gaithersburg, MD
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Gaithersburg, MD · MD average $3.79/gal
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Gas prices in Gaithersburg, MD 20878 fluctuate regularly across local stations, influenced by regional market conditions and Maryland's fuel taxes. As part of the Washington, D.C. metro area, prices here tend to reflect broader East Coast trends. Check current rates frequently since prices shift daily and can vary significantly between nearby pumps throughout the city.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 20878
- 1. Sunoco at 12301 Darnestown Rd offers regular at $3.91/gal (1.0 mi away).
- 2. Shell at 600 Quince Orchard Rd offers regular at $3.99/gal (3.8 mi away).
- 3. Liberty at 12175 Darnestown Rd offers regular at $3.99/gal (0.8 mi away).
- 4. Shell at 14020 Darnestown Rd offers regular at $4.19/gal (3.3 mi away).
- 5. Gulf at 121 Kentlands Blvd offers regular at $4.19/gal (1.8 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Gaithersburg
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Maryland
Maryland is a PADD 1B Central Atlantic state with reformulated gasoline requirements in the Baltimore-DC corridor that add 5 to 15 cents per gallon over the rest of the state. The state gas tax is around 47 cents per gallon, among the highest on the East Coast. Baltimore, Annapolis, and the DC suburbs (Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville) all draw supply from harbor terminals at Port of Baltimore plus pipeline imports through Plantation and Colonial systems. Costco, Sam's Club, BJ's Wholesale (popular in the suburbs), Wawa, and Royal Farms lead on value across Baltimore, Annapolis, and Rockville. Western Maryland (Hagerstown, Cumberland) typically tracks Pennsylvania pricing rather than the Baltimore-DC corridor.