Diesel Fuel Prices in Ellicott City, MD

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

$4.14

Diesel Fuel (N/A octane) per gallon

About Diesel Fuel in Ellicott City

Commercial and passenger diesel users in Ellicott City pay $$4.14 per gallon. Diesel's energy content — about 10-15% more BTU per gallon than gasoline — means more miles per gallon even before accounting for engine efficiency advantages.

When to Use Diesel Fuel

Best for: commercial and towing

Vehicle types: diesel trucks and commercial vehicles

Fuel Price Comparison in Ellicott City

Fuel TypePricevs. Diesel FuelOctane
Regular Unleaded$3.06$-1.0887
Premium Gasoline$3.82$-0.3291-93
Diesel Fuel THIS PAGE$4.14—N/A

Diesel Fuel in Nearby Cities

Columbia$4.30Baltimore$4.26Silver Spring$4.45Rockville$4.10Germantown$4.41Frederick$4.05Alexandria$4.22Waldorf$4.48
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Frequently Asked Questions

TOP TIER certification means the fuel exceeds EPA minimum detergency standards. Studies suggest TOP TIER fuels meaningfully reduce engine deposits vs. minimum-standard fuels. Most major brands (Shell, Chevron, BP, Costco) are TOP TIER certified.
Mixing grades is generally fine in practice — your engine's knock sensors will adjust timing accordingly. If your vehicle requires premium and you add some regular, no immediate damage occurs. Consistently running below the required octane in a performance engine is not recommended long-term.
{octaneInfo} Octane rating measures a fuel's resistance to premature ignition (knock). Standard regular is 87, mid-grade is 89-90, and premium is 91-93 in the United States.
Use GasBuddy and filter by fuel type to see current Diesel Fuel prices at stations near your location in Ellicott City. Warehouse clubs and high-volume discount stations typically offer the best Diesel Fuel prices.

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