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Denver, CO · CO average $3.92/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Denver (80204)
Sloan's Lake anchors the north end of this ZIP, and the residential blocks around the water tend to lean on Federal Boulevard and West Colfax for fuel rather than any single station cluster. Federal is the value corridor here. It runs a steady line of stations through Sun Valley and Villa Park, and prices along it usually beat the convenience spots tucked closer to downtown.
Down by the stadium, the Sun Valley and Lincoln Park side sees event-day surges when the Broncos play or a concert lets out, so the lots nearest the venue are not where you want to be at 5 p.m. on a game day. A few blocks west or south on Federal generally posts calmer numbers.
Colorado taxes regular gasoline at 22 cents a gallon plus a road usage fee that the state has been stepping up year by year, so the floor here is set partly by Denver-metro rack pricing and partly by those state add-ons. Checking two or three Federal Boulevard stations before you commit is the easiest way to shave a few cents in this part of west Denver.
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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).