Gas Prices in Montgomery, AL Today

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

$2.91

Average Regular Unleaded — Montgomery, Alabama

Current Gas Prices in Montgomery

The going rate for a gallon of regular unleaded in Montgomery, Alabama is $$2.91 today. Local price variation gives shoppers a meaningful advantage when they take a few minutes to compare nearby stations.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.9187 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.3689 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.6391-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.94N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Montgomery Average
$2.91
Regular Unleaded
Alabama State Average
$2.73
$0.18 above the Alabama average
National Average
$3.99
$1.08 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Montgomery

The best time to buy gas in Montgomery follows the national pattern: Tuesday and Wednesday consistently show the lowest weekly prices, while Thursday through Sunday prices climb with weekend demand. Monthly, prices often dip mid-month. Following these patterns in Montgomery can save 5-15 cents per gallon.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.76
Speedway
$2.88
Circle K
$2.89
Sunoco
$2.92
Marathon
$2.93
BP
$2.95
Mobil
$2.96
Exxon
$2.97
Shell
$2.99
Chevron
$3.01

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Columbus$2.92Birmingham$2.72Tuscaloosa$2.88
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Today's average gas price in Montgomery is $$2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Montgomery is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Montgomery.
Montgomery's current average of $$2.91 compares to the Alabama statewide average of $$2.73. Montgomery is $0.18 above the Alabama average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Montgomery typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.

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