Gas prices hit new highs ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Gas prices all over the country continue to rise—almost to record highs—as one of the busiest travel weekends of the year approaches. National averages for gas this week have reached $4.55 per gallon, and experts project the average could land at $4.80 per gallon from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

In Alabama, the average price per gallon is currently at $4.15.

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Where gas prices stand in Huntsville

The national average this time last year was $3.17 per gallon, and $2.75 per gallon in Alabama. Alabama’s gas prices are well below the national average, thankfully for those of us living here, but with a travel-heavy weekend ahead, it might be worth knowing where in Alabama gas prices are the steepest.

In Alabama, the most expensive gas, by metro (Regular/Mid/Premium/Diesel):

Dothan: $4.205/$4.569/$5.012/$5.317
Montgomery: $4.193/$4.645/$5.079/$5.202
Russell County: $4.192/$4.634/$5.094/$5.318
Auburn: $4.174/$4.625/$5.006/$5.126
Florence: $4.172/$4.610/$4.995/$5.188
Birmingham: $4.160/$4.639/$5.024/$5.269
Huntsville: $4.141/$4.586/$4.941/$5.275
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley: $4.128/$4.590/$4.992/$5.167
Tuscaloosa: $4.124/$4.605/$5.001/$5.230
Anniston: $4.122/$4.547/$4.940/$5.248

You can see a full map for average gas prices across Alabama on the AAA website.

There are some spots in Huntsville where you can find gas under $4 per gallon. According to Gasbuddy, you can find the lowest gas prices in these spots: