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Denver, CO · CO average $3.92/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Denver (80202)
This is the heart of downtown Denver, covering LoDo, Union Station, and the Central Business District, a forest of high-rises, historic brick lofts, and the 16th Street corridor. Real estate this valuable leaves almost no room for gas stations, so the handful that exist are scarce and price for convenience, making this one of the pricier pockets in the city to fill up.
With parking at a premium and so many residents and workers walking, biking, or riding the light rail, fuel demand per block is low and the few stations know it. The nearest dependable options sit on the edges of downtown, toward the I-25 corridor or out past the Central Business District.
The practical advice for 80202 is simple: do not count on filling cheaply downtown. Plan to fuel on your way in or out along a busier arterial, where grocery-rewards fuel and higher-volume stations deliver a far better price than the captive core.
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How to save more on gas in Denver
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).