January 24th, 2015 by WCBC Radio
U.S. motorists are paying the lowest average gas prices since April 2009, and the national average is likely to slide below $2 per gallon before the end of the month. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline dropped to $2.04 per gallon Friday, down four cents from the previous week, 34 cents less than one month ago and $1.25 per gallon less than one year ago. While Maryland’s average is not likely to drop to $2 per gallon before the end of the month, many gas stations across the state are pricing a gallon of gas at or below $2 per gallon. Maryland’s average price is $2.14 per gallon, eight cents less from the previous week, down 39 cents from last month, and $1.24 per gallon less than last year on this date. Cumberland stands at $2.23. AAA expects the national average to remain below $3 per gallon in 2015, barring any major fluctuations in the global price of crude.