Gas Prices in Birmingham, AL Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.72

Average Regular Unleaded — Birmingham, Alabama

Current Gas Prices in Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama gas prices are running $$2.72 per gallon this {month}. The local fuel market reflects Alabama's {taxNote} tax rate alongside Birmingham's position in the regional supply chain.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.7287 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.1489 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.4091-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.68N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Birmingham Average
$2.72
Regular Unleaded
Alabama State Average
$2.73
near the state average
National Average
$3.99
$1.27 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Birmingham

What makes Birmingham's gas market tick? Supply to Birmingham stations primarily flows through regional pipeline networks, keeping inventory stable but creating price sensitivity to any regional supply disruption. Seasonal demand peaks in summer and dips in winter, though Alabama's climate moderates some of this variation.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.57
Speedway
$2.69
Circle K
$2.70
Sunoco
$2.73
Marathon
$2.74
BP
$2.76
Mobil
$2.77
Exxon
$2.78
Shell
$2.80
Chevron
$2.82

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Tuscaloosa$2.88Huntsville$2.72Montgomery$2.91
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Frequently Asked Questions

Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
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Each gallon of gas in Birmingham, Alabama includes 18.4 cents in federal excise tax plus {tax} cents in Alabama state fuel tax — a combined {totalTax} cents per gallon. On a 15-gallon fill-up, you pay ${taxTotal} in fuel taxes alone.
Today's average gas price in Birmingham is $$2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Birmingham is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Birmingham.

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