Denver, CO
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Denver, CO · CO average $4.19/gal
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Denver, CO · 80229
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- $3.65/gal
- Area avg
- $4.19/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Denver (80229)
This is Thornton and Adams County rather than Denver proper, an older first-ring suburb about 11 miles north of downtown where most residents own their homes and the mountain views open up to the west. Weld and Adams counties anchor Colorado's oil and gas country, and that industrial-energy backdrop colors the whole north metro.
Washington Street and the I-25 corridor carry the bulk of the fuel traffic here, with stations spaced along the commuter routes south toward Denver. The big-box and warehouse-club fuel centers in the area routinely undercut the smaller stops that sit closest to the freeway ramps.
Because 80229 straddles a busy north-south commuter shed, prices can swing a few cents between a station built for highway drivers and one tucked into a neighborhood retail center. Pricing two before you fill is the habit that pays off in this corner of Adams County.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 80229
- 1. Sam's Club at 9601 Grant St offers regular at $3.65/gal (12.1 mi away).
- 2. Shell at 10396 Washington St offers regular at $3.68/gal (11.4 mi away).
- 3. Safeway at 9640 Washington St offers regular at $3.71/gal (5.2 mi away).
- 4. 7-Eleven at 6331 Washington St offers regular at $4.29/gal (9.6 mi away).
- 5. 7-Eleven at 8820 Colorado Blvd offers regular at $4.29/gal (3.2 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).