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WTI (West Texas Intermediate) is the US benchmark. Brent is the global benchmark. Both quoted in USD per barrel.
West Texas Intermediate
US Benchmark · Cushing, OK
WTI
$92.16
4.71(-4.86%)1W
Brent Crude
Global Benchmark · North Sea
BRENT
$93.76
5.19(-5.25%)1W
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Crude-to-Pump Outlook

Crude down 12.3% in 4 weeks — pump relief may be coming

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.

💡If you can wait a week or two, you may find slightly cheaper pump prices ahead.
-12.3%WTI · 4 weeks
Retail Pump Prices · USD per gallon

Colorado

Weekly averages from EIA. Select a region to compare prices across the US.
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Regular
$3.950
0.035 / gal
Midgrade
$4.355
0.024 / gal
Premium
$4.676
0.035 / gal
Diesel
$
0.000 / gal
Historical Context · 52-Week Range

Colorado prices are +27.7% above the 1-year average

Current Price$3.950/gal regular
1-Year Average$3.093+$0.857 vs avg
Period Low$2.188Jan 2026
Period High$4.618May 2026
4-Week Trend 14.5%falling
Position in Range
$2.19 low$4.62 high
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Regular Gasoline · USD / gal

Colorado Price History

Current$3.950
1Y Low$2.188
1Y High$4.618
1Y Avg$3.093
Change+29.9%
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Price Comparison

Ranked by pump price. Click a region to view its dashboard.

#RegionRegularvs othersvs last wkMidPremDiesel
Texas$3.432
-0.129$3.93$4.27
2Gulf Coast (PADD 3)$3.521
-0.122$4.03$4.37$4.65
3Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C)$3.725
-0.038$4.21$4.59$4.83
4Florida$3.739
+0.045$4.20$4.54
5Minnesota$3.834
-0.098$4.20$4.70
6Midwest (PADD 2)$3.861
-0.084$4.31$4.92$5.01
7East Coast (PADD 1)$3.913
-0.077$4.43$4.80$5.05
8Coloradoyou$3.950
-0.035$4.36$4.68
9U.S. National Average$4.052
-0.094$4.67$5.04$5.06
10Massachusetts$4.067
-0.129$4.67$5.06
11Ohio$4.080
+0.064$4.67$5.24
12New England (PADD 1A)$4.101
-0.136$4.70$5.07$5.51
13Rocky Mountain (PADD 4)$4.104
-0.090$4.45$4.76$5.02
14Central Atlantic (PADD 1B)$4.140
-0.115$4.69$4.98$5.50
15New York$4.190
-0.089$4.65$4.97
16West Coast excl. CA$4.844
-0.111$5.30$5.48$5.52
17West Coast (PADD 5)$5.229
-0.129$5.69$5.83$6.07
18Washington$5.343
-0.101$5.70$5.88
California$5.554
-0.142$5.89$6.00$6.71

Colorado Gas Prices — What You Need to Know

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.

What Drives Gas Prices in Colorado?

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.

From Crude Oil to the Pump

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.

Price Outlook for Colorado

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado Fuel Prices — FAQ

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.