Colorado Springs, CO
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Colorado Springs, CO · CO average $3.58/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Colorado Springs (80917)
Palmer Park, the sprawling 730-acre bluff of trails and scrub oak, is the defining feature of this east-central ZIP, with Pikes Peak Park and a band of established 1970s and 1980s subdivisions wrapped around it. The residential character means the fuel stations sit out on the framing arterials rather than deep in the neighborhoods.
Academy Boulevard and Palmer Park Boulevard carry most of the traffic and most of the stations, serving neighbors and commuters more than any passing highway crowd. Competition along Academy is solid, so prices here tend to track the affordable middle of the Colorado Springs market.
Grocery fuel centers and the steadier Academy-corridor stations carry the dependable savings. Since this is a settled residential ZIP rather than a retail magnet, the prices are calm and predictable, and a quick fill on your way out to Academy beats hunting near the park edges.
How to save more on gas in Colorado Springs
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).