Gas Prices in Tuscaloosa, AL Today

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

$2.88

Average Regular Unleaded — Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Current Gas Prices in Tuscaloosa

Today in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, regular gas is averaging $$2.88 per gallon. Prices across the metro vary by as much as 20-30 cents, so using a price comparison app before every fill-up pays off.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.8887 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.3389 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.6091-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.90N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Tuscaloosa Average
$2.88
Regular Unleaded
Alabama State Average
$2.73
$0.15 above the Alabama average
National Average
$3.99
$1.11 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Tuscaloosa

Local Tuscaloosa drivers have learned key strategies for minimizing fuel costs. Fill up on Mondays or Tuesdays when prices are typically at their weekly low. Avoid stations within a mile of highway exits — the convenience markup adds real cost. Loyalty apps from major brands can save 5-10 cents per gallon with minimal effort.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.73
Speedway
$2.85
Circle K
$2.86
Sunoco
$2.89
Marathon
$2.90
BP
$2.92
Mobil
$2.93
Exxon
$2.94
Shell
$2.96
Chevron
$2.98

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Birmingham$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.
GasBuddy is the most comprehensive option for Tuscaloosa with millions of user-reported prices updated in real time. Waze integrates gas prices into navigation. GetUpside/Upside offers cashback on purchases at qualifying stations.
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The cheapest gas in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa.

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