Alabama Diesel Prices
Current Price:
$3.890
per gallon
Current Price
$3.890
per gallon
State Tax
$0.270
per gallon
Federal Tax
$0.244
per gallon
Total Tax
$0.514
per gallon
Alabama Diesel Tax Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (before taxes) | $3.376/gal |
| State Tax (AL) | $0.270/gal |
| Federal Tax | $0.244/gal |
| Total Price at Pump | $3.890/gal |
How Alabama Diesel Prices Are Measured
Diesel prices come from two independent sources that measure differently:
AAA Daily Average
Based on over 100,000 gas stations nationwide. Updated daily using actual pump prices reported by stations and credit card transaction data.
- Update frequency: Daily
- Granularity: State-level (all 50 states + DC)
- Methodology: Station-reported pump prices
EIA Weekly Survey
Published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Alabama falls within PADD 3 - Gulf Coast, one of five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs).
- Update frequency: Weekly (Mondays)
- Granularity: Regional (PADD 3 - Gulf Coast)
- Methodology: Volume-weighted survey of ~900 retail outlets per region
Diesel Prices in Alabama Cities
Find station-level diesel prices in major Alabama cities:
Compare Alabama to Neighboring States
| State | State Tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama (Current) | $0.270/gal | - |
| Mississippi | $0.180/gal | -0.090 |
| Tennessee | $0.270/gal | 0.000 |
| Georgia | $0.329/gal | +0.059 |
| Florida | $0.352/gal | +0.082 |
Get Alabama Diesel Prices via API
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get Alabama state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="AL")
print(f"Alabama diesel: ${price.price}/gal")
# Get station-level prices in Birmingham
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
lat=33.5186,
lng=-86.8104,
radius=8047 # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")Frequently Asked Questions
Why is diesel cheap in Alabama?
Alabama diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.270/gal (one of the lowest in the US).
What cities in Alabama have the cheapest diesel?
Birmingham typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.
Can I get real-time Alabama diesel prices?
Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including Alabama.
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