Gas Prices in Columbia, MD Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$3.18

Average Regular Unleaded — Columbia, Maryland

Current Gas Prices in Columbia

At $$3.18 per gallon, Columbia's current gas prices are $0.14 below the Maryland average both the Maryland average and the national benchmark. Savvy Columbia drivers know where to find the best prices in town.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.1887 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.6889 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.9791-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.30N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Columbia Average
$3.18
Regular Unleaded
Maryland State Average
$3.32
$0.14 below the Maryland average
National Average
$3.99
$0.81 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Columbia

For Columbia commuters filling up weekly, choosing the right station matters. Annual fuel spending for a 15-gallon weekly fill-up at ${price}/gallon totals roughly ${annualCost}. Cutting 10 cents per gallon through strategic choices saves about $78 annually — real money with zero sacrifice.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$3.03
Speedway
$3.15
Circle K
$3.16
Sunoco
$3.19
Marathon
$3.20
BP
$3.22
Mobil
$3.23
Exxon
$3.24
Shell
$3.26
Chevron
$3.28

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Ellicott City$3.06Baltimore$3.15Silver Spring$3.29Rockville$3.03Germantown$3.26Alexandria$3.12Frederick$2.99Waldorf$3.31York$3.26Lancaster$3.28
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Frequently Asked Questions

Columbia and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
GasBuddy is the most comprehensive option for Columbia with millions of user-reported prices updated in real time. Waze integrates gas prices into navigation. GetUpside/Upside offers cashback on purchases at qualifying stations.
Each gallon of gas in Columbia, Maryland includes 18.4 cents in federal excise tax plus {tax} cents in Maryland state fuel tax — a combined {totalTax} cents per gallon. On a 15-gallon fill-up, you pay ${taxTotal} in fuel taxes alone.

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