Colorado Springs, CO
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Colorado Springs, CO · CO average $4.44/gal
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Colorado Springs, CO · 80921
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- $3.75/gal
- Area avg
- $4.44/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Colorado Springs (80921)
The U.S. Air Force Academy and its dramatic grounds dominate the far-north edge of the city here, with Gleneagle, the InterQuest corridor, and Flying Horse spreading across the high ground toward Monument. This is where Colorado Springs gives way to the Tri-Lakes country, and the newer stations cluster around the InterQuest and Northgate interchanges with I-25.
Those freeway interchanges are prime fuel stops, catching Academy visitors, north-end commuters, and travelers running between Colorado Springs and Denver up the I-25 corridor. The InterQuest area has grown fast with retail and entertainment, so station density at the ramps is solid even though the surrounding neighborhoods spread thin.
Because this is a travel-and-commuter stretch, the interchange stations lean on the steady highway demand, and the better deal is often a grocery fuel center or a higher-volume stop just off the freeway. If you are driving north toward Monument, filling at InterQuest or Northgate beats the sparser options farther up.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 80921
- 1. Conoco at 990 Baptist Rd offers regular at $3.75/gal (2.3 mi away).
- 2. QuikTrip at 1525 Baptist Rd offers regular at $3.75/gal (2.7 mi away).
- 3. Phillips 66 at 229 Gleneagle Dr offers regular at $3.75/gal (61.4 mi away).
- 4. Valero at 1310 W Baptist Rd offers regular at $3.75/gal (2.7 mi away).
- 5. Circle K at 1190 W Baptist Rd offers regular at $3.77/gal (2.3 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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).