With the unrest in Libya, and now the uncertainty of the markets due to the Japanese earthquake, gas prices are hitting near record levels.
The Mid-Atlantic AAA is reporting that for the ZIP code 21012, the average gas price is $3.454. Last month's was $3.095, and six months ago, it was almost a dollar below what we are paying now.
They also report that the average cost to fuel a vehicle with a 15-gallon tank in our area right now is $52.88. Last week, it was $51.81; last month, it was $46.42, and six months ago, it was more than $10 less at $38.67. At this time last year, the fill cost was $41.35.
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Here is a rundown on local regular gas prices from Motor Trend as of Thursday.
Sunoco, 1506 Ritchie Hwy., Arnold - $3.489
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Exxon, 1501 Ritchie Hwy., Arnold - $3.469
Crown, 68 Old Mill Bottom Rd., Arnold - $3.499
Exxon, 317 Buschs Frontage Rd., Annapolis - $3.479
Wawa, 321 Buschs Frontage Rd., Annapolis - $3.499
Shell, 1318 Cape St. Claire Rd., Annapolis - $3.529
7-11, 730 E. College Parkway, Annapolis - $3.499
Citgo, 158 Old Mill Bottom Rd., Annapolis - $3.539
AAA lists the following ways to save gas:
- Avoid idling when possible;
- Use cruise control when possible and maintain constant speed;
- Avoid carrying more weight (heavier=more gas);
- Don’t brake or accelerate too quickly; and
- Keep tires properly filled.
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