The average retail cost of gas is down 4.1 cents per gallon from the past week, averaging $2.48 per gallon on Sunday, according to AlabamaGasPrices.com.

This compares with the national average which fell 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.69 per gallon on Sunday.

Prices Sunday in Alabama were 6.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day a year ago and 8.2 cents per gallon lower then a month ago.

The national average has decreased 5.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 9.4 cents per gallon higher than Sunday a year ago.

Some local gas prices in Selma reported at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 30:

Citgo, 1917 W. Dallas Ave. — $2.699, regular; no report on plus or premium

Marathon, 4813 U.S. 80 E. — $2.559, regular; no report on plus or premium

Exxon, 3000 Citizens Pkwy. — $2.699, regular; no report on plus or premium

Citgo, 1627 W. Highland Ave. — $2.699, regular; no report on plus or premium

Chevron, 4865 U.S. 80 E. — $2.589, regular; $2.739, plus; $2.889 premium

Exxon, 2530 U.S. 80 W. — $2.689, regular; no report on plus or premium

BP, 3025 Ala. 41 — $2.699, regular, no report on plus or premium

This is available at www.automobliemag.com and does not include unbranded stations.