Arvada, CO
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Arvada, CO · CO average $4.44/gal
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Arvada, CO · 80002
- Cheapest
- $3.53/gal
- Area avg
- $4.44/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Arvada (80002)
Olde Town Arvada, the walkable historic core around Olde Wadsworth Boulevard with its Craftsman bungalows and light-rail station, anchors this ZIP, and that compact downtown character means fewer big-box fuel stops than the surrounding suburbs. The everyday savings sit out on the Wadsworth and Ralston Road corridors, where higher-volume stations turn over fuel fast enough to price competitively.
This is the older, central slice of Arvada in Jefferson County, priced like the rest of the northwest-Denver suburbs rather than with any highway-traffic markup. Grocery-chain fuel rewards through King Soopers and Safeway are the lever most regulars pull here, often shaving a respectable amount per gallon when you stack a loyalty discount.
If the Olde Town pumps near the station feel a touch high, the cheaper option is usually a mile or two out toward the bigger commercial strips. Worth a quick compare before you commit, since Arvada stations can swing several cents block to block.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 80002
- 1. Sam’s Club at 7370 W 52nd Ave offers regular at $3.53/gal (1.5 mi away).
- 2. Costco at 5195 Wadsworth Blvd offers regular at $3.55/gal (1.3 mi away).
- 3. Shell at 5350 Wadsworth Bypass offers regular at $3.56/gal (1.6 mi away).
- 4. Exxon at 5490 Wadsworth Blvd offers regular at $3.82/gal (1.7 mi away).
- 5. Smart Stop at 5315 Marshall St offers regular at $4.19/gal (2.1 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Arvada
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Colorado
Colorado's state gas tax is around 22 cents per gallon, and the Front Range corridor draws fuel from the Suncor refinery in Commerce City plus pipeline supply from Wyoming and Salt Lake City. The state requires an oxygenated winter blend from November through February at high-altitude metros, which adds 5 to 10 cents per gallon during those months. King Soopers (Kroger), Costco, and Sam's Club are the dependable cheap options across Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. Mountain resort towns (Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge) typically run 30 to 50 cents above Front Range averages due to long supply hauls and limited local competition (no Costco or Sam's Club within 50 miles of Aspen).