Maryland adds 2,300 total jobs in April, unemployment rate increases

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland added 2,300 total jobs in April 2025, according to new estimates released this week by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While Maryland’s employment in the private sector and in state and local government expanded last month, federal employment fell by an estimated 2,600 jobs, tempering the state’s overall jobs growth. The April jobs […]

GasBuddy sees robust summer travel season, cheapest inflation-adjusted Memorial Day gas prices since 2003

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price is expected to be $3.02 per gallon this summer, according to GasBuddy’s 2025 Summer Travel Survey. This marks the lowest summer gas price forecast since 2003, excluding 2020 when prices were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. GasBuddy predicts Memorial Day gas prices to average $3.08 per gallon, the lowest since 2003*. The decline in […]

Oil prices rise, gas prices follow

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price increased by 6.1 cents this week, reaching $3.14 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This rise, observed across over three-quarters of U.S. states, is attributed to surging oil prices. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, explained that the optimism surrounding potential trade deals and an easing of the tariff-induced economic slowdown contributed […]

Gas prices dip on trade optimism

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen 4.2 cents to $3.08 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This decline, observed across 150,000 gas stations nationwide, marks an 8.6-cent decrease over the past month and a significant 50.6-cent drop compared to last year. This trend is attributed to the conclusion of seasonal maintenance at refineries, leading to increased output, as […]

Gas prices edge up after month-long decline

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has risen slightly after nearly a month of decline, according to GasBuddy. However, the increase could be temporary as OPEC+ has agreed to increase oil production starting in June, which could lead to prices falling below $3 per gallon soon. The national average gas price currently sits at $3.12 per gallon, […]

Study: Maryland among states with highest mortgage burden in 2025

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland ranks among U.S. states most burdened by mortgages in 2025, with its debt-to-salary ratio of 0.73 being among the lowest in the top 10, according to a recent study. A recent study by Highland Cabinetry revealed the top ten U.S. states most burdened by mortgages in 2025, examining factors including homeownership rates, percentage of mortgage-free homes, median single-family […]

Gas prices hold steady across U.S.

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline remained unchanged at $3.10 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy. This price is 3.8 cents lower than last month and 52.6 cents lower than last year. The national average diesel price decreased 2.0 cents to $3.499 per gallon last week. While the national average remains steady, prices across the country varied, with […]

U.S. gas prices drop for second straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the second week in a row, according to GasBuddy. This decline is attributed to a drop in oil prices, which have been impacted by geopolitical events and concerns about the global economy. The national average gas price fell 3.4 cents to $3.10 per gallon, as per GasBuddy’s data. […]