Huntsville, AL
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Huntsville, AL · AL average $3.72/gal
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Huntsville, AL · 35806
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- $3.72/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Huntsville (35806)
Cummings Research Park anchors this northwest corner of Huntsville, a sprawling tech and defense campus that ranks among the largest research parks in the country and brings tens of thousands of commuters in and out every weekday. That weekday rush along Research Park Boulevard and Old Madison Pike shapes when and where fuel moves.
Research Park Boulevard ties straight into Interstate 565, and the stations clustered near those ramps and along University Drive see the heaviest volume, which tends to keep their prices sharp. Bridge Street Town Centre nearby adds shopping and dining traffic to the mix.
If you commute into the park, the practical move is to compare the University Drive stations against the ones closer to the 565 interchange, since the busiest corners here often turn over fuel fastest and reprice quickest.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 35806
- 1. Kroger at 7090 University Dr NW offers regular at $3.39/gal (2.6 mi away).
- 2. Circle K at 6278 University Dr NW offers regular at $3.45/gal (0.8 mi away).
- 3. Marathon at 7150 US-72 W offers regular at $3.54/gal (2.7 mi away).
- 4. Shell at 1069 Jeff Rd Nw offers regular at $3.59/gal (4.9 mi away).
- 5. Chevron at 5830 University Dr NW offers regular at $3.69/gal (1.1 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Huntsville
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.