Birmingham Gas Prices Soar, Average Now $3.76

Birmingham drivers, y'all feeling that burn at the pump right now.

Gas prices shot up 22.7 cents just this past week, hidden an average of $3.76 a gallon

across 5, 150 stations, that 78.5 cents higher than a month back, and almost a buck more

than last year at this time.

Shop around though, because prices vary big time locally, from $3.54 at the cheapest spot

to $4.9 at the priceiest, a $0.55 swing.

Statewide in Alabama, it spreads even wider, $3.19 to $4.29.

Nationally, gas climbed 2, up 11.8 cents to $4.6 a gallon, 65.1 cents more than last month,

and 85 cents above a year ago.

Folks are griping about the hit to their wallets, especially with everyday commutes adding

up quick.

Diesel surge in faster, jump in 20.7 cents nationally, to $5.57.6 per gallon.

Looking back 5 years, Birmingham averages were way lower, like $2.84 on this date in

2025, $3.19 in 2024, and up to $3.92 in 2022.

Expect more ups and downs as we head into summer driving season, so keep an eye on those

apps and budget tight y'all stay fueled up smart.

That's the story for today, Birmingham News Today, driven by AI.

I'm Corey with The Story.