Colorado Gas Price Today
Current Colorado gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Colorado Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Colorado
Searching for gas prices near me today in Colorado? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.08/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Colorado
In Colorado and the surrounding Rocky Mountain region, residential delivered propane currently averages $2.60/gal (compared to $4.08/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $3.48 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Colorado Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 4 (Rocky Mountain)
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 22¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #13 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Colorado Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Colorado
About Colorado Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Colorado
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Anchored by the Suncor refinery in Commerce City, supplemented by pipelines from Wyoming and Kansas.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Front Range metropolitan areas enforce ozone nonattainment summer blends, causing seasonal price fluctuations between May and September.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
High altitude and mountain pass freight logistics influence regional pricing disparities between the Front Range urban corridor and Western Slope resort towns. In addition, Colorado levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 22 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Colorado
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Colorado are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Colorado Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Colorado
What is the price of the gas today in Colorado?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Colorado today is $4.08 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.46/gal, premium gasoline is $4.79/gal, and highway diesel is $6.04/gal. Colorado currently ranks #13 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Colorado?
Gas prices in Colorado are falling this week (-6¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Colorado retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Colorado are primarily driven by anchored by the suncor refinery in commerce city, supplemented by pipelines from wyoming and kansas.
How does Colorado's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Colorado's current average of $4.08/gal is -$0.33 lower than national average. Key drivers include Colorado's state fuel excise tax of 22¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Colorado?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Colorado, use the statewide benchmark of $4.08/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Colorado?
In Colorado (part of the Rocky Mountain / PADD 4 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $2.60 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $3.48 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Colorado?
Colorado levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 22¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Colorado pay 40.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.