Littleton, CO
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Littleton, CO · CO average $4.23/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Littleton (80126)
Despite the Littleton mailing address, this ZIP is really Highlands Ranch, the large master-planned community in Douglas County south of C-470. It's one of the metro's archetypal suburbs, built out in waves of subdivisions, with retail deliberately concentrated in town centers rather than scattered across the residential streets.
That planning shows at the pump: fueling clusters at the big shopping nodes along Highlands Ranch Parkway, University Boulevard, and Town Center, where grocery and warehouse fuel tends to set the lowest prices around. The standalone stations at the major intersections compete to stay close.
With the neighborhoods built around driving, most residents settle on a regular stop, and it's usually one of the club or grocery pumps. Since the fuel gathers at a handful of town centers rather than every corner, the cheapest option in Highlands Ranch is rarely a mystery to locals.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 80126
- 1. Conoco at 8808 S Colorado Blvd offers regular at $4.29/gal (2.7 mi away).
- 2. 7-Eleven at 8380 S Colorado Blvd offers regular at $4.39/gal (3.2 mi away).
- 3. Circle K at 9356 S Colorado Blvd offers regular at $4.67/gal (1.9 mi away).
- 4. Circle K at 3988 Red Cedar Dr offers regular at $4.67/gal (3.0 mi away).
- 5. Circle K at 2020 E County Line Rd offers regular at $4.68/gal (4.1 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).