Gas Prices in Colorado Springs Today

Colorado Springs drivers are watching prices climb fast. Regular unleaded hit roughly $3.57 per gallon as of mid-March 2026, up over a dollar from just a month ago. The Colorado statewide average is running higher at $3.82, which means the Springs is actually one of the cheaper places to fill up in the state, a small silver lining for a city that's been hit hard by the March price surge.

Why Colorado Springs Beats Denver on Gas

Colorado Springs consistently undercuts Denver by 15–30 cents per gallon, and the reason is straightforward: cost of living. Lower commercial rents in the Springs translate directly to lower operating costs for gas stations. Denver's higher real estate market, combined with its metro congestion and stronger demand from a larger population, pushes prices up.

Colorado Springs also benefits from its position along the I-25 corridor between Denver and Pueblo, where stations compete aggressively for through-traffic. The military installations, Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, and Schriever Space Force Base, add a large population of price-sensitive consumers and on-base fuel stations that keep the competitive pressure high.

Where to Find Cheaper Gas in Colorado Springs

The east side and areas near Powers Boulevard tend to offer the best pricing due to newer commercial development and higher station density.

• Powers Corridor / Stetson Hills, 80922, 80923, newest development area, aggressive station pricing
• Security-Widefield / Fort Carson gate, 80911, 80917, near the base, consistently competitive
• Fountain, 80817, south of the city, lower-cost suburban stations
• North Academy area, 80918, 80920, high-traffic commercial corridor
• Avoid: Garden of the Gods area, Old Colorado City, and stations near I-25 exit ramps in the tourist zone, 20–30 cent premiums are common

The Pueblo Dip

Pueblo, 40 miles south on I-25, often runs 10–20 cents per gallon cheaper than Colorado Springs. Commuters heading south or road trippers headed toward New Mexico can save by timing their fill-up for the Pueblo stretch of I-25 rather than stopping in the Springs.

Altitude and Fuel Efficiency

One factor Colorado Springs drivers deal with that flatland drivers don't: altitude affects fuel efficiency. At 6,035 feet, engines run slightly less efficiently due to thinner air. Modern fuel-injected cars compensate automatically, but older vehicles and trucks can see 1–3% lower MPG. This doesn't change the price per gallon, but it means your effective cost per mile is slightly higher than the sticker price suggests.

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