Arvada, CO
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Arvada, CO · CO average $4.19/gal
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Arvada, CO · 80003
- Cheapest
- $3.65/gal
- Area avg
- $4.19/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Arvada (80003)
Eastern Arvada blends into Westminster here, and the ZIP even reaches into the old Berkley area, so 80003 feels more like a continuous suburban grid than a town with a center. That density works in your favor: neighborhoods like Lake Arbor and Club Crest are ringed by busy Wadsworth, Sheridan, and Pecos corridors thick with stations all competing for the same commuters.
Because this stretch straddles the Jefferson-Adams county line and sits close to the Westminster border, you can often find a better number just by crossing a major arterial. Grocery fuel programs at the King Soopers and Safeway anchors along these corridors are the dependable discount, especially when traffic volume keeps the base prices honest.
The practical play is to watch the Wadsworth and Sheridan strips rather than the quieter residential pockets between them. Prices here generally run a hair under the Olde Town side of the city, so it rewards a glance at the map before you stop.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 80003
- 1. Shell at 7970 Wadsworth Blvd offers regular at $3.65/gal (2.0 mi away).
- 2. Maverik at 7995 Sheridan Blvd offers regular at $3.75/gal (1.7 mi away).
- 3. Shell at 6400 Sheridan Blvd offers regular at $3.79/gal (1.7 mi away).
- 4. Safeway at 7501 W 80th Ave offers regular at $3.79/gal (2.0 mi away).
- 5. QuikTrip at 8691 Sheridan Blvd offers regular at $3.99/gal (3.0 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).