According to AAA data as of August 24, the Dothan metro area average for regular gasoline stood at approximately $3.76 per gallon.
That compared with an Alabama statewide average of about $3.73 and a national figure that has hovered higher in recent weeks. Mid-grade averaged around $4.23, premium near $4.61, and diesel about $5.45 in the Dothan area.
Lowest Prices Cluster at Membership and Discount Stations
The standout deal for many remains the Sam’s Club Fuel Center at 3440 Ross Clark Circle. Recent real-time listings showed regular unleaded at $3.62 per gallon (premium around $4.26), with updates as fresh as minutes ago on dedicated tracking sites.
Membership is required for access and the discounted pricing; Plus members can also earn additional rewards on fuel purchases. The location sits centrally along the busy Ross Clark Circle corridor and falls well inside a 10-mile radius of downtown Dothan or most residential areas.
Community-reported prices from GasBuddy and similar aggregators in mid-to-late August pointed to several other competitive spots in the same range:
- Fast Lane (2154 Denton Rd) has appeared among the lowest, with reports near $3.59 for regular in recent community updates. The station includes a convenience store, car wash, and pay-at-pump options.
- Murphy USA locations, including 4454 Montgomery Hwy and 3370 S. Oates St., frequently land in the $3.63–$3.70 range. These high-volume sites near Walmart stores often compete closely with membership clubs for non-members and offer propane, restrooms, and other amenities.
- Circle K and similar stations along Montgomery Hwy or Ross Clark Circle have reported prices around $3.69 in recent crowd-sourced data.
Traditional branded stations (Marathon, Shell, CITGO, and others) along major routes such as Montgomery Highway, Ross Clark Circle, and Main Street typically sat higher, closer to or above the $3.75–$3.84 range in mid-August reports.
All of the highlighted stations lie within Dothan’s city limits or immediate surroundings, making them easily reachable within a 10-mile drive from central points, residential neighborhoods, or major highways serving the Wiregrass region.
Context and Tips for Drivers
Prices have shown some upward movement in recent weeks compared with earlier summer lows, consistent with broader Alabama trends tracked by AAA and regional summaries. Diesel remains notably more expensive, reflecting ongoing differences in refining and demand.
Savvy drivers are advised to cross-check real-time apps such as GasBuddy, the Sam’s Club app or site, or AAA’s fuel-price tools before heading out, as quotes can shift by the hour based on wholesale costs, local competition, and promotions. Cash discounts, loyalty programs, or cash-back apps can shave additional cents per gallon at participating stations.
Membership clubs like Sam’s deliver the most consistent undercutting of the average for those who already hold cards, while Murphy USA and select independents provide strong non-member alternatives.
In a region where commuting and regional travel are common, even a 10–15 cent difference per gallon adds up quickly for frequent drivers.
As of late August 2026, the combination of Sam’s Club’s $3.62 offering and nearby options in the high $3.50s to low $3.60s gives Dothan-area motorists clear opportunities to stretch their fuel budgets without leaving a tight local radius.
