North Birmingham Times

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 35097 for the week of August 24-30 is $2.29, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.29.

In greater Alabama, the average price is $1.93 and the lowest price is $1.67. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.991 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.908 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.939 per gallon – a 5.2 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.492.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.