Alabama Gas Price Today
Current Alabama gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Alabama Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Alabama
Searching for gas prices near me today in Alabama? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.03/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Alabama
In Alabama and the surrounding Gulf Coast region, residential delivered propane currently averages $2.45/gal (compared to $4.03/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $3.28 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Alabama Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 3 (Gulf Coast)
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 29¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #9 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Alabama Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Alabama
About Alabama Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Alabama
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Direct pipeline access to major Gulf Coast refining complexes via Colonial and Plantation pipelines.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Standard EPA Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) summer transition; low seasonal blending premium.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Consistently ranks among the lowest ten states in retail fuel costs due to geographic proximity to Houston and Louisiana refineries and below-average state excise taxes. In addition, Alabama levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 29 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Alabama
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Alabama are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Alabama Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Alabama
What is the price of the gas today in Alabama?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Alabama today is $4.03 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.48/gal, premium gasoline is $4.90/gal, and highway diesel is $6.03/gal. Alabama currently ranks #9 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Alabama?
Gas prices in Alabama are falling this week (-6¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Alabama retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Alabama are primarily driven by direct pipeline access to major gulf coast refining complexes via colonial and plantation pipelines.
How does Alabama's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Alabama's current average of $4.03/gal is -$0.39 lower than national average. Key drivers include Alabama's state fuel excise tax of 29¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Alabama?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Alabama, use the statewide benchmark of $4.03/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Alabama?
In Alabama (part of the Gulf Coast / PADD 3 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $2.45 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $3.28 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Alabama?
Alabama levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 29¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Alabama pay 47.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.