Alabama Gas Price Today

Last updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 04:58 PM GMT+5:30

Today's Alabama Gas Price Average

Regular$4.856▲ +$0.01
Midgrade$5.487▲ +$0.01
Premium$5.973▼ -$0.02
Diesel$5.585▲ +$0.03

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Gas Prices by City in Alabama

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City Reg Mid Prem Die
Birmingham$4.739▼ -$0.01$5.355▲ +$0.01$5.829▲ +$0.02$5.450▼ -$0.03
Decatur$4.678▲ +$0.03$5.286▲ +$0.03$5.753▼ -$0.01$5.379▼ -$0.02
Dothan$5.038▼ -$0.02$5.694▲ +$0.02$6.197▲ +$0.03$5.794▼ -$0.01
Florence$4.824▲ +$0.03$5.451▲ +$0.03$5.933▲ +$0.01$5.547▲ +$0.02
Gadsden$4.907▼ -$0.03$5.545▼ -$0.03$6.035▼ -$0.01$5.643▲ +$0.02
Huntsville$4.805▲ +$0.01$5.429▲ +$0.01$5.910▲ +$0.02$5.526▲ +$0.03
Mobile$4.861▲ +$0.02$5.492▼ -$0.02$5.978▲ +$0.03$5.590▲ +$0.01
Montgomery$4.990▲ +$0.01$5.638▲ +$0.01$6.138▲ +$0.02$5.738▲ +$0.03
Tuscaloosa$4.837▼ -$0.03$5.466▼ -$0.03$5.950▲ +$0.01$5.563▲ +$0.02

How Does Alabama's Gas Price Compare to the National Average?

The national average gas price today is $4.052/gal for regular unleaded. Alabama's average of $4.856/gal is 0.804/gal higher than the national average. Factors such as state fuel taxes, refinery access, and distribution costs contribute to this difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gas price in Alabama today?

Today's average gas price in Alabama is $4.856 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. Midgrade averages $5.487, premium is $5.973, and diesel is $5.585 per gallon. Prices are currently trending up and updated daily from AAA data across the state.

Is gas cheaper in Alabama than the national average?

Alabama's regular gas price of $4.856 per gallon is $0.804 per gallon higher than the national average of $4.052. This price difference stems from state fuel tax rates, proximity to refineries, and regional supply chain factors that vary by location.

Which city in Alabama has the cheapest gas prices?

Decatur has the cheapest gas in Alabama today at $4.678 per gallon. Prices can vary within states due to local competition, distribution costs, and proximity to supply terminals. Use the map to find gas prices near me in your area.

Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas in Alabama?

Diesel in Alabama is $5.585 per gallon while regular gasoline is $4.856 per gallon. Diesel pricing reflects higher refining costs, increased federal and state diesel taxes, and seasonal demand from the trucking and agriculture sectors that can push prices above gasoline.