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 | Colorado | $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)you | $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 the Rocky Mountain region is currently trading at $4.104 per gallon, down $0.090 from last week as crude oil prices have moderated slightly. This price level remains elevated compared to typical summer patterns, though the recent downward movement provides some relief to commuters across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana. The region's geographic isolation and limited refining capacity typically result in prices that track closely with broader crude trends but with less volatility than coastal markets.
At $4.104 per gallon, filling a typical 15-gallon tank costs approximately $61.56, a weekly savings of about $1.35 for regular drivers compared to last week. The Rocky Mountain region's regular price is currently running slightly above the national average, reflecting the area's distance from major refining centers and higher transportation costs to reach smaller population centers. Diesel prices are notably elevated at $5.019 per gallon, creating a significant $0.915 spread over regular gasoline that affects commercial drivers and those with diesel vehicles disproportionately.
The Rocky Mountain region relies heavily on a small number of refineries in Wyoming and Colorado, making local prices particularly sensitive to refinery maintenance and operational issues that can quickly restrict supply to the entire PADD 4 area. State fuel tax structures vary across the region—Colorado and Utah maintain different gasoline tax rates—which adds complexity to price comparisons and margins across state lines. Seasonal summer fuel blends, which began transitioning in May and will continue through September, are more expensive to produce than winter blends and are contributing to the current elevated price levels seen throughout the region.
WTI crude is currently at $92.16 per barrel and Brent at $93.76, both of which represent the raw material cost that refineries must pay to produce gasoline—typically accounting for about 60 percent of the final pump price before taxes and retail margins are added. The Rocky Mountain region's prices typically reflect crude oil movements with a 2- to 6-week lag as inventory flows through the supply chain, meaning current pump prices largely reflect crude levels from late May and early June. With crude prices showing recent weakness, further modest pump price declines may continue to filter through regional stations over the coming weeks if the crude trend holds.
💡 Money-Saving Tip: Rocky Mountain drivers should consider filling up mid-week (Tuesday through Thursday) when prices tend to be most competitive, and maximize any fuel loyalty programs offered by regional chains like Safeway Fuel Centers or Love's Travel Stops that operate throughout the area. For those with compatible vehicles, seeking out E85 ethanol blend pumps where available in Colorado and Utah can save 30 to 50 cents per gallon, though fuel economy typically drops 15 to 20 percent, so calculate your true cost per mile before switching.
With WTI and Brent crude both hovering in the low $90s per barrel, prices in the Rocky Mountain region may continue to drift slightly lower in the near term unless refinery issues or supply disruptions emerge in Wyoming or Colorado. Watch for any scheduled refinery maintenance announcements and monitor crude movements closely, as the region's limited pipeline and supply infrastructure means that any production bottleneck can quickly reverse the current downward price trend.
Regular gasoline in Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) currently averages $4.104 per gallon, down $0.090 from last week. Prices are sourced weekly from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reflect averages across retail stations in the region.