Denver Gas Prices
Current average fuel prices for Denver, sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly retail survey, plus a calculator prefilled with the local price.
Weekly price trend, regular gasoline
View regular gasoline trend as a table
| Week of | Price per gallon |
|---|---|
| Jun 1 | $4.200 |
| Jun 8 | $3.944 |
| Jun 15 | $3.890 |
| Jun 22 | $3.580 |
| Jun 29 | $3.452 |
| Jul 6 | $3.462 |
| Jul 13 | $3.676 |
| Jul 20 | $3.879 |
What shapes the price in Denver
Denver is the fuel distribution hub of the Rocky Mountain West. The metropolitan area is supplied directly by Suncor's Commerce City refinery located just northeast of downtown Denver, as well as pipeline deliveries from Wyoming. Due to Denver's mile-high altitude (5,280 ft), regular gasoline is sold as 85 octane rather than 87 octane. In summer, Denver's Front Range ozone non-attainment status requires specialized low-volatility fuel to combat urban smog against the mountain backdrop.
U.S. retail gasoline prices follow a reliable seasonal cycle. Prices typically rise between February and May as refineries conduct scheduled seasonal maintenance (turnarounds) and switch production from winter-grade fuel to more expensive, low-RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) summer blends designed to reduce ground-level smog in hot weather. Increased summer vacation driving further boosts demand. Conversely, prices typically soften following Labor Day as refiners transition back to lower-cost winter blends containing inexpensive butane, alongside lower cold-weather driving demand.
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High Consumption (> 8.5 L/100km)- Total Fuel Needed (for this trip)
- 8.88 US gallons (33.6 liters total)
- Total Fuel Cost (for this trip)
- $34.44
- Cost breakdown per distance unit
- $0.554 per mile • $0.344 per km
Fuel economy in every unit
- L/100km
- 33.6
- MPG US
- 7.0
- MPG UK
- 8.4
- km/L
- 3.0
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Frequently asked questions
At Denver's elevation of 5,280 feet, atmospheric pressure is roughly 17% lower than at sea level. This reduces the density of the air-fuel mixture in naturally aspirated engines, allowing 85 octane to perform without engine knock.
Most of Denver's fuel is refined locally at the Suncor refinery in Commerce City, with supplemental pipeline shipments originating from Sinclair, Wyoming, and Texas Panhandle refineries.
The Denver-Boulder-Greeley Front Range area is an EPA ozone non-attainment zone, requiring refineries to blend specialized low-RVP summer gasoline from June through September to prevent ozone pollution.
Premium gasoline has a higher octane rating (91 to 93 AKI), which prevents premature engine knock in high-compression and turbocharged engines. Producing high octane requires additional refinery processing steps such as catalytic alkylation and reforming, and retailers price it with wider retail margins, resulting in a consistent 50 to 70 cent premium over regular.
Price figures for Denver are derived from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) official retail survey, updated on a weekly schedule. Individual street-corner stations adjust their posted board prices daily based on wholesale rack spot price shifts.