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Birmingham Gas Prices Rise to $3.96 a Gallon Amid Supply Concerns

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 12
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GasBuddy surveyed 550 gas stations in Birmingham on October 12, 2026, finding the average price reached $3.96 a gallon. This represents a 2.1 cent increase over the past week. Nationally, the average gasoline price fell 0.4 cents to $4.29 a gallon, and the national diesel average dropped 5.9 cents to $6.248 a gallon.

From abc3340.com

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The price movement in Birmingham is occurring amid ongoing uncertainty regarding refinery updates following Hurricane Isaias and continued geopolitical concerns in the Middle East. GasBuddy's petroleum analysis suggests that while the short-term trend is positive for motorists, external factors keep pressure on fuel prices.

From abc3340.com

Who's involved

  • GasBuddyConducted the survey and provided petroleum analysis on fuel prices.
  • BirminghamThe city where the gas station price survey was conducted.
  • De HaanHead of Petroleum Analysis for GasBuddy.
  • IsaiasStorm whose aftermath is cited as a factor affecting refinery updates.
  • Middle EastGeopolitical region cited as a source of uncertainty affecting energy costs.

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