Alabama diesel prices hit new record high

Gas prices across the country continue to rise with the average price for regular fuel surpassing the $4 mark again this week in Alabama.

While regular fuel continues to climb toward the previous record set in 2022 ($4.63), diesel prices in Alabama set a new record high for average gallon price.

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of diesel gas reached $6.15 on Sep. 20. That is up nearly $3 from September 2025.

The national average is now up to $6.52 which is also a new record high.

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Diesel prices across Alabama

Diesel prices have been on a consistent climb over the last year.

• Sep. 2025: $3.42
• August 2026: $5.37
• Sep. 16, 2026: $6.04
• Sep. 23, 2026: $6.15

Currently, Daphne and Gadsden have the cheapest diesel prices across the state. Here’s how other metro areas compare according to AAA:

• Anniston-Oxford: $6.12
• Auburn-Opelika: $6.12
• Birmingham: $6.16
• Daphne: $6.04
• Decatur: $6.10
• Dothan: $6.16
• Florence-Muscle Shoals: $6.15
• Gadsden: $6.05
• Huntsville: $6.15
• Mobile: $6.08
• Montgomery: $6.13
• Tuscaloosa: $6.14

According to GasBuddy, there are still some gas stations with diesel available below $6 per gallon including:

• $5.09: Shell on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery
• $5.10: Chevron on Airport Boulevard in Mobile
• $5.35: Exxon on 2nd Street in Gordo
• $5.49: Marathon on Martin Street in Pell City
• $5.56: Circle K on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery
• $5.79: Wavaho on Whitsburg Drive in Huntsville

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