Montgomery, AL
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Montgomery, AL · AL average $3.85/gal
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Montgomery, AL · 36111
- Cheapest
- $3.67/gal
- Area avg
- $3.85/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Montgomery (36111)
Cloverdale and Capitol Heights give 36111 its character, the leafy midtown Montgomery neighborhoods of craftsman cottages and historic homes set just south and east of downtown. This is settled residential Montgomery, and the fuel scene serves residents and commuters rather than highway travelers.
The Norman Bridge Road and South Court Street corridors carry the daily traffic here, and the stations along them price for local demand. With the interstate ramps a few miles off and no major retail anchor in the historic core, the neighborhood corners compete on a modest scale and stay fairly even.
Drivers heading toward downtown or out to the busier commercial strips usually find a wider choice and slightly better prices on the main arteries than at the small corners tucked into the residential streets. In a midtown like this, the handful of high-volume stations along the through-roads tend to lead, and the quiet interior corners follow them.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 36111
- 1. Exxon at 2909 E South Blvd offers regular at $3.67/gal (1.5 mi away).
- 2. Shell at 3000 Vaughn Rd offers regular at $3.69/gal (1.8 mi away).
- 3. Chevron at 2910 McGehee Rd offers regular at $3.74/gal (0.6 mi away).
- 4. Exxon at 3001 McGehee Rd offers regular at $3.74/gal (0.7 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Montgomery
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.