Now that gas prices are showing drastic decreases, people are starting to save, and maybe even think, SUV. In the Northeastern corner of Maryland, consumers are enjoying some of the lowest prices in gas.
According to AAA, Mid-Atlantic, prices dropped 23 cents this past week and four more cents on Sunday, when the state average settled at $3.20. Within Maryland, there is more than a dollar's worth of disparity between the highest off gas prices and the lowest. According to MarylandGasPrices.com, the lowest prices are found in North East and Elkton, while Washington suberbs are hosting some of the highest prices. Baltimore-area prices were dropping quicker than the statewide figures, with an average of $3.17, according to AAA.
Government relations director for the Washington, Maryland, Delaware Service Station and Automotive Repair Association, Paul Fiore, said the differences of prices in the state come from a few factors. The level of competition, price zones set by distributors and the formulation of fuels sold in markets around Maryland are all contributing reasons.
Consumers seem to be responding positively from the change. Kristin Bienert, was content to fill up her Plymouth Sunfire in Bel-Air for $2.95-a-gallon. However, even with gas prices dropping, you will still find cars fleeing to find the cheapest gas stations.
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