Denver, CO
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Denver, CO · CO average $4.19/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Denver (80228)
The Denver Federal Center looms over this Green Mountain area, a sprawling federal employment campus that pulls thousands of commuters in and out each weekday and gives the ZIP a distinctly workday rhythm. The RTD W Line light rail stops right on the campus at Federal Center station, where a thousand-space park-and-ride feeds riders downtown, so plenty of locals leave the car parked all day.
That commuter pattern shapes where the deals are. Stations cluster around Union Boulevard and the arterials feeding the Federal Center and the Green Mountain neighborhoods on the mesa above, and the morning and evening rush gives those stations steady turnover that keeps prices competitive. The pumps closest to the 6th Avenue and C-470 on-ramps lean a touch pricier than the ones serving the residential streets climbing Green Mountain.
Colorado's low state fuel tax helps hold Front Range prices under the national average most of the time. The Denver market runs on its own regional refining and pipeline supply, so when that supply tightens, local signs can climb ahead of the national trend.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 80228
- 1. Everyday at 1090 S Union Blvd offers regular at $3.87/gal (1.8 mi away).
- 2. Everyday at 12015 W Cedar Dr offers regular at $3.87/gal (2.1 mi away).
- 3. Valero at 13655 W Jewell Ave offers regular at $3.89/gal (0.9 mi away).
- 4. King Soopers at 198 S Union Blvd offers regular at $4.29/gal (2.0 mi away).
- 5. Shell at 350 S Union Blvd offers regular at $4.35/gal (1.9 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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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).