No, these are not 1970s gas lines, in which motorists were queuing up to get fuel at any price. These are 2000s gas lines, in which drivers are waiting two and three deep to get relatively cheaper gallons. This morning the Carroll Fuel station on Route 40/Edmondson near the West-side Baltimore City/County border was selling regular for $3.899. The lines of cars stretched almost into the street. According to GasBuddy, however, this is not the cheapest metro Baltimore gas by a long shot. A couple Costcos are selling for $3.75. A Royal Farms on Eastern Avenue is selling for $3.85.

That sounds suspiciously low! You know here in Maryland it's illegal to give drivers too good of a deal on gas. Comptroller Franchot, pay no attention to those great prices!