Gas Prices Surge in Maryland Amid Iran Tensions

Prices rise 10 cents per gallon for regular gas and 7 cents for diesel as U.S. military action impacts fuel costs.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Maryland has risen to $3.06, up 10 cents from the previous day. Diesel prices have also increased by 7 cents to an average of $4.03 per gallon. The owner of a Sunoco station in Towson says they are already feeling the effects of the U.S. military strikes in Iran, and nearby gas stations are quickly following suit with price hikes.

Why it matters

The rising gas prices in Maryland are a direct result of increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which have disrupted global oil supplies and caused a spike in crude oil prices. This is impacting consumers at the pump, with the potential for further increases in the coming days.

The details

Petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy believes the bulk of the largest price increases will occur within the next 24 to 48 hours. However, he thinks the market may start to slow down by early next week unless there are new developments. The record average-high price for a gallon of regular gas in Maryland was $5.02 on June 14, 2022.

  • On Tuesday, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Maryland was $3.06, up 10 cents from Monday.
  • Diesel prices in Maryland also rose 7 cents to an average of $4.03 per gallon on Tuesday.

The players

Patrick De Haan

A petroleum analyst at travel and navigation app GasBuddy.

Sunoco

A gas station in Towson, Maryland that has already started to feel the effects of the U.S. military action in Iran.

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What they’re saying

“Hundreds of ships have dropped anchor in the Persian Gulf awaiting what the next move may look like and the ripple effect has been dramatic on the price of oil which has jumped by over $10 a barrel.”

— Patrick De Haan, Petroleum Analyst (GasBuddy)

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