Weekly gas roundup: Prices fall 2.2 cents in Alabama

Average gas prices in Alabama fell 2.2 cents a gallon over the past week, down to an average of $3.40 a gallon as of Monday, according to GasBuddy‘s survey of 3,348 gas stations in Alabama.

That’s 30.7 cents higher than this time last month and 12.5 cents lower than this time last year.

Nationally, prices rose 2.5 cents a gallon over the past week, up to an average of $3.82 a gallon as of Monday. The national average price of diesel rose 12.3 cents a gallon over the past week, up to $3.27 a gallon.

“The national average price of gasoline continues to hold near the highest level we’ve seen since last October, touching $3.84 per gallon. It could climb slightly higher as we get closer to Labor Day,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Gasoline prices stand just over a dime away from rising back above their year ago level – something that is definitely possible by the closing summer holiday. Motorists will likely see a mixed bag at the pump this week, with a few states seeing prices fall slightly, while others will see the opposite.”

According to GasBuddy price reports:

• The cheapest station in Alabama had gas priced at at $2.89 a gallon as of Sunday
• The most expensive station in Alabama has gas priced at $4.09 a gallon as of Sunday

Around Tuscaloosa, you can get gas as low as $3.24. Check out where right here.