Fort Collins, CO
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Gas prices near 80524
Fort Collins, CO · CO average $4.44/gal
Finding cheap gas in Fort Collins (80524)
North and northeast Fort Collins make up this ZIP, where the city's older neighborhoods give way to the more rural edges stretching toward Wellington and the Mountain Vista area. It's a transitional stretch, part established town and part open Larimer County land, and the stations thin out as you move away from the center.
The fuel options cluster near the busier crossings, around North College Avenue (US 287) and the Vine and Lemay corridors, which carry traffic heading north out of the city. Those arterial stations get the volume that keeps them sharper on price than anything you'd find farther out toward the county roads.
Drivers in the rural-leaning parts of 80524 generally top off when they're already on North College rather than hunting for a closer pump. Colorado's gas tax is the same statewide, so the price you pay here comes down purely to which busy corner you catch.
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How to save more on gas in Fort Collins
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).