Huntsville gas now $4 per gallon—here's where to find a deal

Gas Station Wavaho 4 — Gas prices have been steadily increasing. (Hville Blast)

Gas prices across the country continue to increase, as the normal seasonal surge in fuel costs is compounded by gas prices that had already been affected by the war in Iran.

The state has experienced a 20-cent per gallon increase in just the last week, eclipsing $4 per gallon on average. Madison County has followed that trend.

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Gas prices continue to rise in the Huntsville area

According to AAA, the average price per gallon in Alabama is $4.006. While certainly high, it seems like a bargain compared to the national average of $4.483 per gallon.

The national average this time last year was $3.19 per gallon, by comparison, and $3.60 per gallon at this time in 2024.

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

Florence: $4.058/$4.540/$4.923$5.156
Montgomery: $4.051/$4.478/$4.919/$5.169
Dothan: $4.037/4.409/$4.835/$5.355
Huntsville: $4.033/$4.515/$4.871/$5.277
Russell County: $4.028/$4.441/$4.939/$5.284
Auburn: $4.015/$4.397/$4.856/$5.064
Mobile: $3.995/$4.407/$4.795/$5.177
Decatur: $3.982/$4.426/$4.820/$5.255
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley: $3.969/$4.423/$4.810/$5.163
Tuscaloosa: $3.969/$4.402/$4.846/$5.232

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

If you are looking for a place to find cheap gas (relatively speaking), GasBuddy has a list of some of the cheapest spots in the area to get gas. Take a look: