Birmingham, AL
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LiveUpdated Jun 18Gas prices near 35244
Birmingham, AL · AL average $3.80/gal
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CheapestCheapest nearby3053 John Hawkins Pkwy
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Birmingham, AL · 35244
- Cheapest
- $3.34/gal
- Area avg
- $3.80/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Birmingham (35244)
Riverchase and the Galleria put 35244 on the map, home to the Riverchase Galleria, Alabama's largest enclosed mall, where U.S. 31 runs between Interstate 459 and Highway 150 in the heart of Hoover. That retail gravity pulls shoppers from across the metro, and the fuel scene rides on the back of all that traffic.
The stations around the Galleria and along the 31 and 150 corridors compete for a huge pool of shoppers and commuters, which keeps prices competitive even in a high-rent retail zone. With this much volume, a fair price is rarely more than a block or two away, and the value usually sits a little off the busiest mall entrances rather than at the corners right at the doors, which lean on the convenience of catching shoppers on their way in. Anyone exiting I-459 for the Galleria does well to look one street back from the entrance.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 35244
- 1. Sam's Club at 3053 John Hawkins Pkwy offers regular at $3.34/gal (2.3 mi away).
- 2. Costco at 3650 Galleria Circle offers regular at $3.35/gal (2.5 mi away).
- 3. Shell at 100 Riverchase Pkwy offers regular at $3.51/gal (7.3 mi away).
- 4. Exxon at 2030 Old Montgomery Hwy offers regular at $3.51/gal (4.4 mi away).
- 5. RaceWay at 1999 Pelham Pkwy offers regular at $3.53/gal (5.0 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.