Gas prices surge again, as the average price per gallon in Huntsville tops $4.60

PXL 20220613 164042958.PORTRAIT — Gas prices in Huntsville are almost 10 cents per gallon higher than they were last week. (MIchael Seale / Hville Blast)

Although the price of gasoline dropped slightly last month, fuel prices have surged again throughout the world, and in Huntsville, that means gas prices have now reached more than $4.60 per gallon.

According to AAA, the average gallon of gasoline in Huntsville Monday was $4.604, which is up nearly 10 cents a gallon from last week, and almost 50 cents a gallon from last month.

Where is the cheapest gas in the Huntsville area?

PXL 20220613 183135011.PORTRAIT — Regular Unleaded gasoline can be found under $4.50 a gallon in the Huntsville area, but you have to know where to look. (Michael Seale / Hville Blast)

According to gasoline tracking website GasBuddy.com, the cheapest gas in the Huntsville area can be found at these gas stations (Regular Unleaded):

Walmart; 14595 US 231-431 N Hazel Green, AL, 35750: $4.39/gallon
Wavaho; 14091 US 231, Hazel Green, AL, 35750: $4.42/gallon
University Petro; 2605 University Dr NW Huntsville, AL, 35816: $4.43/gallon
Walmart; 7140 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, AL 35757: $4.44/gallon
Victory Fuels; 600 Jordan Lane, Huntsville AL, 35816: $4.47/gallon
Raceway; 11007 US-231-431 N Meridianville, AL, 35759: $4.48/gallon
Wavaho; 109 Winchester Road NE, Huntsville, AL, 35811: $4.49/gallon
MAPCO; 5909 AL-53, Harvest, AL, 35749: $4.49/gallon
MAPCO; 624 Jeff Road, Huntsville, AL, 35806: $4.49/gallon
Payless; 10335 County Line Road, Madison, AL 35758: $4.49/gallon

It could be worse

PXL 20220613 183121380.PORTRAIT — Gas prices are not expected to fall any time soon. (Michael Seale / Hville Blast)

June begins the summer travel season, where traditionally, gas prices will increase in any year, so motorists are feeling an extra punch this month, and will continue to see prices hover around the $5/gallon range through Labor Day weekend.

However, if you are planning to travel by car out of town this summer, keep in mind that while gas prices may be high in Huntsville, they are even higher in most states outside of Alabama.

According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in the U.S. is $5.014. Alabama as a state is averaging $4.631 per gallon, which puts Huntsville below the state average. The states in the Southeast are among those with the lowest average gas prices in the country, although the lowest average price can be found in Georgia, and that is still a whopping $4.484 per gallon. Florida reported the highest gas prices in the region, averaging $4.891 per gallon.

If you plan on driving in California this summer, you may want to save up some money, as gas averages $6.436 per gallon currently. Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington all report gas prices well over $5 per gallon this week.

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