Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham, AL · AL average $3.72/gal
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Birmingham, AL · 35214
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- $3.46/gal
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- $3.72/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Birmingham (35214)
The Forestdale area of northwest Birmingham defines 35214, an older working-class stretch where the city limits blur into Adamsville, Graysville, and the former mining communities of western Jefferson County. This is residential and commuter territory rather than a retail destination, and the fuel scene matches that quieter character.
Most of the pumps here sit along the main connectors like Forestdale Boulevard and the routes feeding toward I-22 and downtown, serving people on their way to work more than highway travelers. With no big shopping anchor pulling in outside volume, the corner stations compete on a small, local scale, and the difference between them is usually modest.
Drivers heading downtown or out to I-22 tend to do best at the neighborhood stations before they reach the busier arterials. Forestdale and the older communities west of here have a tight enough set of stations that locals generally know which corner runs cheapest week to week.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 35214
- 1. Chevron at 1301 Forestdale Blvd offers regular at $3.46/gal (0.6 mi away).
- 2. BP at 2421 Cherry Ave offers regular at $3.59/gal (3.7 mi away).
- 3. Shell at 1604 Forestdale Blvd offers regular at $3.67/gal (1.1 mi away).
- 4. Chevron at 1301 Forestdale Blvd offers regular at $3.67/gal (0.6 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Birmingham
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Alabama
Alabama's state gas tax sits at roughly 29 cents per gallon, and the state benefits from direct pipeline access to Gulf Coast refineries in Louisiana and Mississippi. Mobile and Birmingham typically post some of the lowest prices in the Southeast thanks to short supply distances. Murphy USA stations (often attached to Walmart) lead on value across smaller cities, while Costco and Sam's Club dominate the metro areas. Buc-ee's has expanded into Alabama and pulls aggressive low pricing at its Leeds and Athens locations. Coastal Mobile occasionally sees hurricane-related price spikes when Gulf refining capacity is disrupted.