TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Drivers in Maryland saw gas prices drop again this week, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.
Drivers saw prices drop by three cents this week, resulting in prices that are at least 81 cents less than one year ago.
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The gas price average in Maryland is $1.93, which is down respectively three cents in the last week, 29 cents in the last month and 81 cents from this date last year.
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