How to save money as Montgomery gas prices surpass $4/gal

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Texaco gas station sign showing regular gas at 4.09 and diesel at 6.19 per gallon, with Dairy Queen and Pizza Hut branding above; a Shell station across the street shows the same 4.09 regular price
Pump prices reflect recent price increases, reaching above $4 a gallon at Montgomery area service stations. (Leo Hall / Montgomery UP)

Drivers across the River Region are feeling an extra sting in their wallets this week as local fuel costs continue their steady upward march. Gas prices in the Montgomery metro area have officially crossed the $4 per gallon threshold for regular unleaded, according to the latest figures from AAA.

Here is a closer breakdown of where fuel costs stand today and practical steps you can take to keep a few extra dollars in your pocket.

How Montgomery fuel costs compare across Alabama

Texaco gas station with fuel pumps under a canopy, a Lion's Pride convenience store, and pizza counter in the background
A Texaco gas station serving east Montgomery drivers (Leo Hall / Montgomery UP)

While price increases are happening statewide, Central Alabama drivers are paying slightly more than many of their neighbors. According to AAA’s state market data, Alabama’s statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded sits around $4.01.

Here is how current gas prices in Montgomery stack up against other major metropolitan areas across the state:

  • Montgomery: $4.02 per gallon
  • Dothan: $4.01 per gallon
  • Birmingham: $4.00 per gallon
  • Huntsville: $4.00 per gallon
  • Auburn: $3.99 per gallon
  • Mobile: $3.98 per gallon
  • Anniston-Oxford: $3.95 per gallon

Montgomery’s average currently trends higher than other metro areas across the state, making local price hunting essential for commuters.

Smart ways to find cheap gas prices in Central Alabama

Costco Gasoline station in Montgomery, Alabama, with several vehicles fueling at pumps under a canopy, surrounded by trees
Members lined up to fuel up at Costco, where warehouse club rates often offer lower prices during regional gas spikes. (Leo Hall / Montgomery UP)

You do not have to pay top dollar every time your tank gets low. Even when regional averages rise, individual stations throughout Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook, Wetumpka and beyond often vary by 15 to 20 cents per gallon.

One of the most effective ways to locate lower gas prices nearby is by using crowd-sourced tools like GasBuddy:

  1. Use price-tracking apps (GasBuddy & AAA): Check crowd-sourced tools like the GasBuddy live map or the AAA Mobile App to compare station prices along your route in real time.
  2. Check warehouse clubs & discount hubs: Stations attached to membership clubs or major travel stops often maintain lower prices than neighborhood corner stations.
  3. Stack Loyalty Programs: Pair price-tracking tools with supermarket fuel rewards or station-specific apps (like Shell Fuel Rewards or BPme) to shave additional cents off every gallon at the pump.

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Leonard Hall
Leonard Hall

Leo Hall joined Montgomery UP as a content producer in May 2026.

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