Baltimore gas rises to $4.48, diesel holds near $5.62 in metro watch
Baltimore metro regular gas climbed again on AAA’s May 7 check, while diesel barely moved, keeping fuel costs elevated for commuters and fleets.
Baltimore metro regular gas climbed again on AAA’s May 7 check, while diesel barely moved, keeping fuel costs elevated for commuters and fleets.
Tesla is recalling about 218,868 U.S. vehicles over a software issue that can delay rearview camera images; owners should check VINs and update status.
New BLS data show slower productivity and higher labor costs in Q1, a fresh signal on inflation, business margins, and Fed caution.
The Supreme Court temporarily restored broad mifepristone access after an appeals court restriction, but the legal fight and the risk of another shift remain.
Calvert County’s May 12 budget hearing could affect planning costs and review rules tied to the Owings Town Center update.
Woodland says its new bike loop is complete and signed, and the city marked the opening with a free community ride at Rick Gonzales Sr. Park.
Concord drivers are seeing a wide regular-gas spread, from $3.99 to $6.60, while one Pine Street station lists diesel at $4.89.
Mather drivers are seeing another gas bump, while diesel slipped a hair but stayed near $7.54 in Sacramento County and far above U.S. averages.
AAA’s Nassau-Suffolk read for Sayville shows regular gas at $4.554 and diesel at $5.926, both up from last week, with diesel above U.S. averages.
Fresno’s latest AAA check shows regular gas edging up again while diesel stayed near $7.55, keeping pressure on commuters and work trucks.
St. Louis city leaders sent a proposed $1.41 billion FY2027 budget to aldermen, with pay raises, police funding growth and maintenance spending.
Spokane Transit has advanced a 0.2% sales-and-use tax renewal to the Aug. 4 primary ballot, with Spokane City Council already backing it.
Wichita Falls City Council will hold a May 19 hearing on housing voucher rules while the wait list remains open and the posted wait time is about 24 months.
Provo is advancing a conservation easement for land near Slate Canyon, with a June 13 open house and more council steps still ahead.
Pittsburgh has opened a survey through Aug. 7 asking residents and workers how they travel, where they feel unsafe, and what street changes to prioritize.
Phoenix City Council approved new park rules limiting non-emergency medical care and food distribution, with the changes taking effect June 5.
Fontana drivers can still find some regular gas below California’s benchmark, while diesel prices vary by station and make comparison shopping worthwhile.
Regular gas eased from Wednesday in Cincinnati, diesel edged higher, and both fuels remain well above last week, month, and year for drivers.
Bakersfield regular gas is up again to $6.054, while diesel eased to $7.426. Both stay well above last year and far above the U.S. average.
USTR hearings this week could lead to new trade actions on excess capacity, with possible ripple effects for prices and supply chains.
5:36 PM · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 75°F (Partly Cloudy) · Feels like 76°F · Humidity 69% · Wind 7 mph
5:34 PM · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · Baltimore, MD: 63°F · Humidity 45%