Aurora, CO
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Gas prices near 80015
Aurora, CO · CO average $4.44/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Aurora (80015)
Smoky Hill Road runs the length of this far-southeast Aurora ZIP, threading through newer subdivisions that filled in over the last few decades near Buckley Space Force Base. It's spread out and suburban, the kind of place where you pass a school and a park between shopping centers, and the fuel stations cluster at the bigger intersections rather than every corner.
The retail nodes where Smoky Hill crosses Buckley, Tower, and Picadilly are the spots worth checking. Grocery and big-box fuel at those shopping centers tends to undercut the standalone stations, and because the area is built around cars, most residents have a regular stop they trust for the best local number.
This is far enough from any freeway that there's no interchange premium to dodge. Out here the cheapest station is simply whichever big intersection runs leanest that week, and locals tend to learn which one that is.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 80015
- 1. Murphy Express at 21500 E Quincy Ave offers regular at $3.84/gal (4.1 mi away).
- 2. Maverik at 21800 East Quincy Avenue offers regular at $3.85/gal (4.1 mi away).
- 3. 7-Eleven at 19390 E Quincy Ave offers regular at $3.93/gal (2.5 mi away).
- 4. 7-Eleven at 16310 E Quincy Ave offers regular at $3.93/gal (1.5 mi away).
- 5. King Soopers at 19853 E Smoky Hill Rd offers regular at $3.99/gal (2.5 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Aurora
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).