Gas prices across Ala. go up overnight

    Retail gasoline prices across Alabama
are on the rise due in part to heightened tensions in the Middle
East and cutbacks in oil production.

    According to a survey from AAA, Monday’s statewide average price
for a gallon of regular is $1.54. That’s a penny higher than
Sunday’s average.

    The national average for regular is $1.67.

    Other motors fuels also climbed. Midgrade averaged $1.65 and
premium cost $1.70 a gallon.

    Mobile area motorists are paying the highest metro average for
regular at $1.59. The cheapest city average was found in Birmingham
at $1.50 a gallon.

    On the Net:
    AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Alabama: http://www.aaa.com