Posted on 03/15/22
| News Source: Pikesville Patch
Here's the latest effect from skyrocketing gas prices: a ride or food delivery through Uber Technologies Inc. is about to increase for Maryland customers. After the announcement, ride-share rival Lyft also said it is tacking on an extra fuel fee.
To offset higher gas prices in the state for its drivers, the ride-sharing and food-delivery company said it will impose a temporary surcharge on customers starting Wednesday.
Fuel prices rose rapidly in Maryland and throughout the country after Russia invaded Ukraine last month. The average price for a gallon of gas in Maryland set a new record on Friday at $4.30 a gallon.
On Tuesday, the average gas price in the state was $4.25 per gallon. That's an increase of 14 cents in the past week.
Maryland drivers are now paying an average price of $4.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, AAA reports. The price for mid-grade gas is $4.67 a gallon; premium is $4.92; and diesel is $5.11.