Birmingham Gas Prices Surge, Diesel Drops

0:00Gas prices in Birmingham just ticked up to an average of $3.66 per gallon. That's a small bump of four tenths of a cent from last week, but check the bigger picture up 12 cents from a month ago and 94 cents. Higher than last year. Across the city you can find gas as low as $3.29 or as high as $3.99, a 70 cent. Swing. Statewide in Alabama. Prices stretch from $3.29 to $4.59. Diesel drivers catch a break nationally, down 9 cents and 2 tenths to $5.41 per gallon. Folks in nearby spots like Montgomery pay $3.74, Huntsville, $3.76 with the state average. At $3.71. Looking back, prices were way lower on this date five years ago. At $2.72. And even cheaper in 2021. Add 2. Dollars in 60 cents. Experts at gas buddy warned this gas up, diesel down split won't stick around.

1:04Oil costs are climbing again thanks to fresh geopolitical heat and stalled U.S. Iran talks. So expect gas to rise more this week with diesel tagging along soon. Some areas might hit peaks not seen since 2022. Smart move for now is hunting those deals. 70 cents difference in town adds up quick if you shop smart. Keep an eye on the pump y'all. That's your update from Birmingham News today, powered by AI.