travel center — New Speedway has opened on Finley Blvd. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

According to AAA Alabama, the average price of a gallon of gas in Alabama is 22 cents cheaper this Labor Day week than last year.

Presently, Labor Day holiday gas for regular statewide is $2.77 compared to $2.98 during Labor Day week in 2024.

“We’ve been virtually unchanged in our gas prices for the last several months. When I say unchanged, we’ve been within five cents a gallon or so.”
Clay Ingram, AAA Alabama

Gas prices vary around the Birmingham Metro

Shelby County continues to offer gas prices about a nickel lower than the rest of the Birmingham Metro area at $2.69.

Here is how much the other metro counties pay on average for a gallon of gas, according to AAA:

Blount County — $2.75
Jefferson County — $2.74
Shelby County — $2.69
Walker County — $2.73
St. Clair County — $2.72

The highest gas price in Alabama is Wilcox County at $3.01, while the lowest is Marshall County at $2.68.

Gas prices to Labor Day holiday destinations

How much will it cost to travel to popular tourist attractions over the holiday?

Using AAA’s gas price calculator, you can calculate the cost to plan a round trip from Birmingham to several cities, such as:

Bham to Gulf Shores — $60.42
Bham to Nashville — $36.94
Bham to Chattanooga — $26.38

“It’s going to be probably the busiest Labor Day holiday weekend of all time. We’ve set a record this year with every single holiday travel period we’ve had, and it looks like we’re going to set an all time record high for the year for travel as well.”
Clay Ingram, AAA Alabama

Keep up with local fuel prices and calculate approximate fuel costs by using the AAA website or the AAA phone app, available whenever you normally get your apps. Both are quick, easy and free to use.

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