Average cost per gallon of diesel fuel falls in ZIP Code 20879 during week ending Aug. 31

The average cost of diesel fuel in ZIP Code 20879 decreased to $3.59 in the week ending Aug. 31, down from $3.64 in the previous week, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

In the last four weeks, the average reported price for diesel fuel at a ZIP Code 20879 gas station was $3.67.

In the week ending Aug. 31, the lowest reported price of diesel fuel in ZIP Code 20879 was $3.39.

Of the seven reported gas stations in ZIP Code 20879, four offer diesel fuel.

According to the USPS, Gaithersburg is the primary area with addresses in ZIP Code 20879.

Across Maryland, the average reported price per gallon of diesel fuel in the state fell to $3.56 per gallon, compared to $3.60 in the previous week.

Drivers across the U.S. have faced a rollercoaster of gas prices in recent months and years. Though the cost of a gallon of gas is dropping, experts suggest they may rise to $4 before the end of 2024.

Many analysts blame the COVID-19 pandemic for crushing oil demand and then oil production and Russia's war against Ukraine.

Gas data refers to the price of gas when paid for by cash, not credit. Gas stations can charge drivers more for using credit cards due to surcharge fees. This is prohibited in 10 U.S. states.

While data is accurate as of press time, note that gas prices can fluctuate daily or even hourly.

Station	Address	Regular Gas	Premium Gas	Midgrade Gas	Diesel
Royal Farms	690 Watkins Mill Rd	$3.19	$3.89	$3.49	$3.39
Mobil	8441 Snouffer School Rd	$3.35	$4.05	$3.81	$3.53
7-Eleven	3 Professional Dr	-	$4.14	$3.69	-
7-Eleven	9051 Snouffer School Rd	$3.39	$4.34	$3.89	-
Shell	7620 Lindbergh Dr	$3.45	$4.49	$4.29	$3.69
BP	19230 WOODFIELD RD	$3.43	-	-	$3.75