South Birmingham Times

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 35124 for the week of August 31 - September 6 is $2.25, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.15.

In greater Birmingham, the average price is $1.9 and the lowest price is $1.71. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.989 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.991 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.939 per gallon – a 5.0 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.