Littleton, CO
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Littleton, CO · CO average $4.44/gal
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CheapestCheapest nearby181 W Littleton Rd
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Littleton, CO · 80121
- Cheapest
- $3.77/gal
- Area avg
- $4.44/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Littleton (80121)
This Littleton ZIP actually sits in Arapahoe County near Centennial and brushes up against affluent Cherry Hills Village, a wealthier southeast-metro pocket of larger lots and quiet residential streets. The upscale character means fewer bargain independents and more stations built around grocery anchors and arterials.
South University Boulevard and the Arapahoe Road corridor carry the fuel traffic here, and the big-box and grocery fuel centers near the major shopping nodes are the dependable value against pricier standalone stops. The interior neighborhood streets carry almost no pumps.
Because this corner runs through a higher-income slice of the metro, you will rarely see the rock-bottom prices common farther north. The Denver Tech Center sits just east, so weekday commuter flow on University and Arapahoe keeps the stations there steadily busy without driving prices down the way a value corridor would. Comparing a grocery fuel center against a nearby branded station along Arapahoe is the practical way to keep the cost down.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 80121
- 1. Murphy Express at 181 W Littleton Rd offers regular at $3.77/gal (2.4 mi away).
- 2. Exxon at 6556 S Broadway offers regular at $3.81/gal (2.7 mi away).
- 3. Mobil at 6515 S Broadway offers regular at $3.81/gal (2.7 mi away).
- 4. Conoco at 5898 S Broadway offers regular at $3.89/gal (2.0 mi away).
- 5. Murphy Express at 181 W Littleton Blvd offers regular at $3.89/gal (2.4 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Littleton
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).