Cheapest Gas in Columbia, MD
Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.03
Lowest price at Costco in Columbia
Finding Cheap Gas in Columbia
Every cent counts when you're filling up in Columbia. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in town is $$0.25 per gallon today — pure savings just from choosing the right location.
Maximum Savings in Columbia
Choose Costco over Chevron
$0.25 per gallon
$3.75 per 15-gallon fill • $12.00 per year (est.)
Cheapest Brands in Columbia
| Rank | Brand | Est. Price | Savings vs. Most Expensive |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Costco | $3.03 | $0.25 |
| #2 | Speedway | $3.15 | $0.13 |
| #3 | Circle K | $3.16 | $0.12 |
| #4 | Sunoco | $3.19 | $0.09 |
| #5 | Marathon | $3.20 | $0.08 |
| #6 | BP | $3.22 | $0.06 |
| #7 | Mobil | $3.23 | $0.05 |
| #8 | Exxon | $3.24 | $0.04 |
| #9 | Shell | $3.26 | $0.02 |
| #10 | Chevron | $3.28 | $0.00 |
Gas Saving Tips for Columbia Drivers
- Check tire pressure monthly, especially as seasons change — tire pressure drops about 1 PSI for every 10-degree Fahrenheit temperature decrease.
- Fill up on Monday or Tuesday mornings — gas prices typically rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend demand increases, then reset lower early in the week.
- Use the GasBuddy or Waze app to compare prices within 5 miles of your location before every fill-up. Even a 10-cent difference on 15 gallons saves $1.50 each fill-up.
- Join a warehouse club (Costco, Sam's Club, BJ's) — their fuel consistently runs 10-25 cents below local market prices. The membership cost typically pays for itself in fuel savings within the first two months.
- Sign up for gas station loyalty apps — Shell Fuel Rewards, Marathon MakeItCount, and Circle K Inner Circle all offer genuine per-gallon discounts that compound over time.
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