Gas Prices in Ellicott City, MD Today

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

$3.06

Average Regular Unleaded — Ellicott City, Maryland

Current Gas Prices in Ellicott City

Regular unleaded in Ellicott City, Maryland costs approximately $$3.06 per gallon today. Ellicott City's fuel market is competitive, with warehouse clubs and high-volume stations consistently undercutting the local average.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.0687 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.5489 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.8291-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.14N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Ellicott City Average
$3.06
Regular Unleaded
Maryland State Average
$3.32
$0.26 below the Maryland average
National Average
$3.99
$0.93 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Ellicott City

Price variation within Ellicott City is substantial — often 20-30 cents per gallon between the cheapest and most expensive stations in the same neighborhood. This spread makes price-checking apps genuinely valuable for Ellicott City drivers. The savings on a 15-gallon fill-up at the low end vs. high end can exceed $4.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.91
Speedway
$3.03
Circle K
$3.04
Sunoco
$3.07
Marathon
$3.08
BP
$3.10
Mobil
$3.11
Exxon
$3.12
Shell
$3.14
Chevron
$3.16

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Columbia$3.18Baltimore$3.15Silver Spring$3.29Rockville$3.03Germantown$3.26Frederick$2.99Alexandria$3.12Waldorf$3.31York$3.26Lancaster$3.28
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Frequently Asked Questions

GasBuddy is the most comprehensive option for Ellicott City 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.
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Today's average gas price in Ellicott City is $$3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Ellicott City is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Ellicott City.
Ellicott City's current average of $$3.06 compares to the Maryland statewide average of $$3.32. Ellicott City is $0.26 below the Maryland average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.

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