Ellicott City, MD
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LiveUpdated Jun 20Gas prices near 21042
Ellicott City, MD · MD average $3.85/gal
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Carroll Motor Fuels
CheapestCheapest nearby9109 BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE
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Ellicott City, MD · 21042
- Cheapest
- $3.71/gal
- Area avg
- $3.85/gal
You save14¢/gal
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Gas prices in 21042 Ellicott City shift regularly across different stations throughout Howard County. Maryland's position in the Mid-Atlantic means prices track regional market trends, often higher than Midwest rates due to distribution costs and state regulations. Check current prices here to find the best deals near you, since rates change daily and vary significantly by location.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 21042
- 1. Carroll Motor Fuels at 9109 BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE offers regular at $3.71/gal (2.3 mi away).
- 2. Mobil at 9320 Baltimore National Pike offers regular at $3.75/gal (2.0 mi away).
- 3. Sunoco at 10214 Baltimore National Pke offers regular at $3.79/gal (0.6 mi away).
- 4. Dash-In at 9075 Baltimore National Pike offers regular at $3.79/gal (2.4 mi away).
- 5. Exxon at 10193 Baltimore National Pike offers regular at $3.99/gal (0.6 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Ellicott City
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.