Calvert Officials Ask Attorney General To Investigate Gas Price Disparities

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners is urging Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown to investigate why fuel prices in the county remain consistently higher than those in neighboring jurisdictions.

In a July 2, 2025 letter, the board wrote on behalf of “several concerned constituents of Calvert County who are facing a significant and persistent disparity in gasoline prices compared to neighboring counties.” The commissioners are asking the Attorney General’s Office to “investigate this matter and assist in identifying potential remedies to alleviate the financial strain on our residents and local businesses.”

Citing prices as recent as June 12, the board noted that “the average price per gallon in Calvert County was approximately $3.24, while in St. Mary’s County it was about $2.94 and in Charles County, it stood at $2.97.” They added, “This difference of around $.30 per gallon places a substantial burden on our community.”

“The financial well-being of our constituents is a primary concern,” the commissioners wrote, emphasizing the impact of persistently higher prices on “working families, daily commuters and the operational costs of our local businesses.”

Calling for a “comprehensive review,” the board appealed to the Attorney General’s “longstanding commitment to consumer protection and its authority to investigate matters of this nature.” They added, “We respectfully request that the Office of the Attorney General examine the factors contributing to the gas price disparities in Calvert County and determine if any practices warrant further action.”

“We are prepared to provide your office with any additional information or support needed for such an inquiry,” the letter concludes. “We look forward to the possibility of working with you to address the concerns of our shared constituents.”

The board said it will continue updating the public as new information becomes available.