Gas Prices in Baltimore by Year, 2010–2026
A gallon of regular gas in the Baltimore area cost $2.71 in January 2010 and $3.97 in Aug 2026, up 46%. Overall U.S. prices rose 55% in that time, so adjusted for inflation it's 5% cheaper.
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Baltimore U.S. average
Gas price history in Baltimore
Baltimore area, per gallon. "In today's dollars" adjusts each price for inflation with the national CPI, up to Aug 2026.
| Year | Baltimore | In today's dollars | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $3.97 | $3.97 | $4.20 Aug 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | $2.89 | $2.98 | $2.96 |
| Jan 2025 | $3.21 | $3.38 | $3.21 |
| Jan 2024 | $3.09 | $3.36 | $3.22 |
| Jan 2023 | $3.38 | $3.79 | $3.45 |
| Jan 2022 | $3.23 | $3.85 | $3.41 |
| Jan 2021 | $2.33 | $2.99 | $2.33 |
| Jan 2020 | $2.44 | $3.17 | $2.57 |
| Jan 2019 | $2.12 | $2.82 | $2.29 |
| Jan 2018 | $2.49 | $3.36 | $2.54 |
| Jan 2017 | $2.32 | $3.20 | $2.35 |
| Jan 2016 | $1.87 | $2.64 | $1.97 |
| Jan 2015 | $2.17 | $3.12 | $2.11 |
| Jan 2014 | $3.37 | $4.82 | $3.32 |
| Jan 2013 | $3.33 | $4.84 | $3.35 |
| Jan 2012 | $3.33 | $4.91 | $3.40 |
| Jan 2011 | $3.05 | $4.63 | $3.09 |
| Jan 2010 | $2.71 | $4.19 | $2.73 |
Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APUS35E74714 (via FRED). Prices are January averages for urban areas; the newest row is the latest month published. Inflation adjustment: BLS CPI-U, all items (FRED CPIAUCNS).
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