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Mobile, AL · AL average $3.54/gal
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Mobile, AL · 36695
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- $3.09/gal
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- $3.54/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Mobile (36695)
Far west Mobile is the city's fastest-growing edge, and 36695 is built around the Schillinger Road corridor where subdivisions, shopping centers, and new retail keep pushing out toward the county line. This is suburban Mobile, a district of commuters and shoppers rather than tourists, and the fuel scene tracks that everyday demand.
Schillinger Road and Airport Boulevard carry most of the traffic, and the stations at their major intersections serve a large and growing residential base. That volume means genuine competition, and the bigger retail centers along these roads tend to anchor the cheaper end that the branded corners measure themselves against.
Because the area keeps spreading, the newer station clusters near the busy intersections often price more aggressively than the older corners. For west-side residents, the Schillinger and Airport nodes usually carry the best numbers, while the outer-edge stops trade on convenience. With this much new rooftop demand, fresh stations keep opening along the main roads, and that steady arrival of competitors generally keeps the corridor from getting complacent on price.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 36695
- 1. CITGO at 420 Schillinger Rd S offers regular at $3.09/gal (3.2 mi away).
- 2. Casey's at 985 Schillinger Road S offers regular at $3.15/gal (2.6 mi away).
- 3. Circle K at 8130 Cottage Hill Rd offers regular at $3.21/gal (0.8 mi away).
- 4. Circle K at 8775 Cottage Hill Rd offers regular at $3.23/gal (1.7 mi away).
- 5. Roadway at 9141 Airport Blvd offers regular at $3.25/gal (3.6 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Mobile
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.