Fort Collins, CO
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Fort Collins, CO · CO average $3.92/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Fort Collins (80528)
The southernmost edge of Fort Collins fills this ZIP, a newer landscape of master-planned subdivisions that built out over the past couple of decades between Harmony Road and the city's southern boundary near I-25. It's residential and relatively young, so the pump count is thinner here than in the older, more commercial parts of town.
Most fueling happens along the Harmony and Timberline corridors and toward the I-25 interchange, where the retail and the through traffic concentrate. The stations closest to those crossings draw the volume that keeps them competitive, while the quiet subdivision interiors have little of their own.
Drivers in these newer neighborhoods generally fill up when they're already out on Harmony or heading for the interstate. The stations a bit deeper into the established part of town often beat the ones right at the I-25 interchange, which price for the highway crowd.
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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).