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A good sign for summer travel? Gas prices are dropping in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — Temperatures are getting warmer and summer break is right around the corner. If you are planning summer travel or just need to fill up your gas tank, there is good news.

The average price for a gallon of regular fuel in Colorado is $3.49, which is down 6 cents from last week, according to AAA.

Date/Avg.RegularMid-GradePremiumDiesel
Current Avg.$3.493$3.851$4.143$4.118
Yesterday Avg.$3.499$3.858$4.153$4.137
Week Ago Avg.$3.551$3.906$4.202$4.128
Month Ago Avg.$3.517$3.878$4.166$4.219
Year Ago Avg.$4.029$4.363$4.662$5.219
AAA. 5/1/2023

The national average for a gallon of regular fuel is at $3.61, which is down 5 cent since last week.

Where are the cheapest gas prices?

Here is a look at the 10 cheapest places to get a regular gallon of fuel in the state as of 8 a.m. Monday, according to GasBuddy:

  1. Sam’s Club– Arvada: $3.02
  2. Murphy Express– Denver: $3.03
  3. Murphy Express– Littleton: $3.03
  4. Murphy Express– Aurora: $3.03
  5. Costco– Aurora: $3.03
  6. Costco– Arvada: $3.03
  7. Shell– Denver (Evans Avenue): $3.03
  8. Circle K– Denver: $3.03
  9. Sam’s Club– Denver: $3.03
  10. Coalmine Gas Express– Littleton: $3.04

The lowest price for a gallon of regular gas in Colorado is $3.02.