'Perfect Storm': Gas, Airfare And Food Prices Surge In Maryland As War Rages In Ukraine
According to one investment research firm, the average family will spend at least one thousand dollars more on groceries this year than last year.
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According to one investment research firm, the average family will spend at least one thousand dollars more on groceries this year than last year.
The price of gas is taking a toll on drivers—especially those who drive for a living.
This weekend, Maryland gas prices reached an all-time high.
Though most items cost more now than they did a year ago, a Baltimore boutique isn't on board with charging customers more.
$150 oil is more than double today's Brent price of about $73.50.
Gas prices spiked in October by $1.13 a gallon, the biggest year-over-year increase since the EIA started collecting these numbers in 1990.
If you've been to the gas pump lately, you've probably noticed that gas prices are creeping up.
Gas prices at Maryland pumps have fluctuated last week as demand increases and crude oil prices drop, AAA Mid-Atlantic said in a statement.
There's been no price break at the gas pump for Maryland drivers. We've seen increases across the state this past week.
With the country on the move again and in the midst of the summer travel season, prices at the gas pump are on the rise.
The average price of gas in Maryland is $2.96 Friday, which is down 3 cents from last week, 10 cents in the last month, and up 83 cents from this date last year, according to the AAA Mid-Atlantic Public and Government Affairs Department's Maryland office.
AAA predicts travel will skyrocket this summer, following last summer's lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Colonial Pipeline restarted at 5 p.m. but that didn't stop some panic buying in Baltimore, despite Maryland officials asking residents not to hoard gas.
Hackers targeted the Colonial Pipeline, which runs right through Maryland, supplying 45 percent of the fuel on the East Coast.
Marylanders are currently paying an average of $2.77 a gallon. That's up a penny from last week, but down from $2.84 last month.
Maryland drivers are seeing a slow decrease in prices at the gas pump, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.
The national average for a gallon of gas is now at $2.89, and it's expected to reach $3 by Memorial Day, experts say.
The national average price for a gallon of gas is nearly $3. Here in Maryland, we are paying slightly less than the national average, at $2.84 a gallon.
Gas prices continue to climb across the U.S., with average prices jumping double digits in every state since Friday, AAA said Monday.
Gas prices continue to climb in Maryland and across the nation. Prices at the pump are at their highest daily total since August 2019.
Just two months into 2021 and gas prices are already higher than the highest point of 2020.
Since last Friday, gas prices across Maryland have increased by at least 15 cents, according to AAA.
The new year has started, but prices at the gas pump in Maryland and across the nation are holding steady.
Gas prices are at their highest since mid-March when stay at home orders were first issued in many parts of the country, according to AAA.
The U.S. Navy's Ceremonial Drill Team will help Baltimore celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of America.
Thirteen people have died from crashes in Maryland so far in June, the Maryland Department of Transportation said as the 100 Deadliest Days are underway for the summer.
Wednesday will feature a return to summer temperatures. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible.
The four finalists for the Baltimore County Public Schools' superintendent position introduced themselves to the public during a town hall on Tuesday evening in Towson.
A Baltimore man was sentenced to jail and was ordered to pay more than $68,000 to the state for his role in a cigarette smuggling tax fraud scheme.
A Maryland mother who has been fighting for months to prove her United States citizenship is no longer subject to deportation, her attorney confirmed on Tuesday.
Wednesday will feature a return to summer temperatures. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible.
The U.S. Navy's Ceremonial Drill Team will help Baltimore celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of America.
The body of missing Towson University student Nazir Bell was recovered from the Potomac River Tuesday.
Two teachers were injured after an assault involving a student during dismissal at a Harford County elementary school on Tuesday.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
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Natalie Delgado, Psychologist, Kennedy Krieger Institute, joined the crew on WJZ AT 9 to discuss how excessive screen time can severely impact childhood development, especially during the summer months.
WJZ takes a visit to the Bunny Hive in Maryland.
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Local Wetzel’s Franchisee Bruce Dash joins us in studio to share the new limited-time menu items.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
Rodolfo Durán homered and drove in three runs, Fernando Tatis Jr. had two RBIs and the San Diego Padres beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Sunday.
Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and three more San Diego batters went deep as the Padres rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Pete Alonso homered to cap a six-run third inning against Bryan Woo, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood three homers by the Seattle Mariners in a 7-5 victory Thursday night.
Tyler Loop lived out a kicker's nightmare last season, when his miss from 44 yards kept the Baltimore Ravens out of the playoffs.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Wednesday will feature a return to summer temperatures. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Humidity and rain return to Maryland this week
Isolated storms and warmer for Maryland on Wednesday
Maryland will experience comfortable weather Tuesday before chances for heat and storms increase.
BucketGolf is one of the fastest growing backyard games in the world, co-founder Tyler Simmons, joins us and explains how he created the game.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV's Janay Reece has more on which groups will benefit from the donation.
Humidity and rain return to Maryland this week
Finalists for Baltimore County superintendent of schools appear at town hall