Alabama gas prices fall before 4th of July holiday

According to AAA Alabama, gas prices in Alabama are 30 cents cheaper per gallon than last year’s 4th of July holiday week.Gas prices vary across Alabama

Gas prices vary greatly throughout Alabama ranging from $2.75 in Shelby County to $3.09 in Greene County.

“The state average is 30 cents a gallon ($2.79) less than it was this same time last year, when we were at $3.09, so  we are fortunate here in Alabama to have some of the lower gas prices in the country. If you’re leaving Alabama for the Fourth of July weekend, or any kind of summer travel, you need to understand that gas prices in most surrounding states are significantly higher than us. Florida, Georgia and Tennessee are higher.”

Clay Ingram, AAA Alabama

Here are gas prices in some select counties on July 1:

• Lauderdale County — $2.72
• Madison County — $2.78
• Fayette County — $2.96
• Tuscaloosa County — $2.76
• Calhoun County — $2.72
• Sumter County — $3.00
• Montgomery County — $2.78
• Mobile County — $2.78
• Henry County — $2.83
• Conecuh County — $3.00

Gas prices to Independence Day holiday destinations

How much will it cost to travel to popular tourist attractions over the July 4th holidays?

Using GasBuddy Gas Calculator, you can calculate the cost of gas for a round trip to several popular tourist destinations.

• Birmingham to Orange Beach — $55.93
• Prattville to Orange Beach — $41.05
• Decatur to Orange Beach— $69.87
• Birmingham to Nashville — $36.64
• Birmingham to Charlotte (near King’s Mountain National Military Park – nearest Revolutionary War Park) — $72.89
• Decatur to Chattanooga — $24.10
• Mobile to Chattanooga — $75.40
• Mobile to Orlando — $99.73

Another useful tool is the AAA app that can help you find cheap gas on your journey.

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