WTI crude has fallen $12.94/bbl over the past month. Gas stations are typically slower to pass on savings than price increases, but relief at the pump usually arrives within 2–4 weeks.
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Ranked by pump price. Click a region to view its dashboard.
| # | Region | Regular ↑ | vs others | vs last wk | Mid | Prem | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ | Texas | $3.432 | -0.129 | $3.93 | $4.27 | — | |
| 2 | Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $3.521 | -0.122 | $4.03 | $4.37 | $4.65 | |
| 3 | Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $3.725 | -0.038 | $4.21 | $4.59 | $4.83 | |
| 4 | Florida | $3.739 | +0.045 | $4.20 | $4.54 | — | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $3.834 | -0.098 | $4.20 | $4.70 | — | |
| 6 | Midwest (PADD 2) | $3.861 | -0.084 | $4.31 | $4.92 | $5.01 | |
| 7 | East Coast (PADD 1) | $3.913 | -0.077 | $4.43 | $4.80 | $5.05 | |
| 8 | Coloradoyou | $3.950 | -0.035 | $4.36 | $4.68 | — | |
| 9 | U.S. National Average | $4.052 | -0.094 | $4.67 | $5.04 | $5.06 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $4.067 | -0.129 | $4.67 | $5.06 | — | |
| 11 | Ohio | $4.080 | +0.064 | $4.67 | $5.24 | — | |
| 12 | New England (PADD 1A) | $4.101 | -0.136 | $4.70 | $5.07 | $5.51 | |
| 13 | Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $4.104 | -0.090 | $4.45 | $4.76 | $5.02 | |
| 14 | Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.140 | -0.115 | $4.69 | $4.98 | $5.50 | |
| 15 | New York | $4.190 | -0.089 | $4.65 | $4.97 | — | |
| 16 | West Coast excl. CA | $4.844 | -0.111 | $5.30 | $5.48 | $5.52 | |
| 17 | West Coast (PADD 5) | $5.229 | -0.129 | $5.69 | $5.83 | $6.07 | |
| 18 | Washington | $5.343 | -0.101 | $5.70 | $5.88 | — | |
| ↑ | California | $5.554 | -0.142 | $5.89 | $6.00 | $6.71 |
Regular gasoline in Colorado is averaging $3.95 per gallon as of June 18, 2026, down 3.5 cents from last week. This modest weekly decline reflects a cooling trend in crude oil markets, though prices remain slightly above the typical early-summer range for the state. Colorado drivers are seeing relatively stable conditions compared to coastal regions, thanks to the state's refinery capacity and straightforward fuel blends.
At $3.95 per gallon, a typical 15-gallon fill-up costs about $59.25, roughly $2.25 less than it would have been a week ago. Colorado's regular price sits slightly above the national average, partly due to state excise taxes of 22 cents per gallon and the elevation-adjusted fuel formulations required across much of the state. The 73-cent spread between regular and premium reflects typical demand for higher-octane fuel in Colorado's high-altitude driving conditions.
Colorado's gas prices are shaped by a combination of state excise and sales taxes, proximity to regional refineries in the Denver area, and mandatory winter-blend fuel requirements that apply through mid-May and again starting in October. The state's elevation means vehicles burn fuel less efficiently at high altitudes, driving slightly higher per-gallon consumption and affecting demand patterns. Additionally, Colorado's relatively isolated fuel market—served primarily by Rocky Mountain Pipeline and local refining capacity—means prices respond less directly to Gulf Coast supply disruptions than coastal states.
WTI crude is trading at $92.16 per barrel, with Brent at $93.76, both suggesting modest downward pressure on pump prices over the coming weeks. Typically, it takes 2 to 6 weeks for crude oil price changes to fully show up at the pump, meaning the recent decline at Colorado gas stations likely reflects crude weakness from earlier in June. If crude remains stable or edges lower, drivers can expect flat to slightly lower prices through early July.
💡 Money-Saving Tip: Colorado drivers should fill up mid-week (Tuesday through Thursday) when stations typically offer competitive pricing before weekend demand spikes, and consider using GasBuddy or the GetPumpRate app to locate the cheapest stations in your area—savings of 10 to 15 cents per gallon between nearby stations are common. If available in your region, choosing stations that offer ethanol blends like E85 can provide modest savings, though availability is more limited in Colorado than in Midwest states.
Barring any unexpected supply disruptions, Colorado gas prices appear poised to remain relatively flat or drift slightly lower through late June as crude oil hovers in the low-$90s per barrel range. Watch for early-July demand patterns as summer travel season peaks and any refinery maintenance announcements from Colorado's Denver-area plants, which could tighten regional supply.
Regular gasoline in Colorado currently averages $3.950 per gallon, down $0.035 from last week. Prices are sourced weekly from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reflect averages across retail stations in the region.