Gas Prices in Arvada, CO Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.89

Average Regular Unleaded — Arvada, Colorado

Current Gas Prices in Arvada

Gas prices in Arvada, Colorado average $$2.89 per gallon today for regular unleaded — $0.04 below the Colorado average the Colorado statewide average of $$2.93. Competition among Arvada's fuel stations creates real savings opportunities.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.8987 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.3489 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.6191-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.91N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Arvada Average
$2.89
Regular Unleaded
Colorado State Average
$2.93
$0.04 below the Colorado average
National Average
$3.99
$1.10 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Arvada

Gas prices in Arvada follow West regional patterns with some local variation. Stations closest to residential neighborhoods tend to match rather than undercut market rates. Your best savings strategy: identify 2-3 consistently affordable stations along your regular commute and check them weekly.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.74
Speedway
$2.86
Circle K
$2.87
Sunoco
$2.90
Marathon
$2.91
BP
$2.93
Mobil
$2.94
Exxon
$2.95
Shell
$2.97
Chevron
$2.99

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Lakewood$3.20Denver$3.18Thornton$3.02Aurora$2.99Boulder$3.19Fort Collins$3.10Colorado Springs$3.20Cheyenne$3.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

At today's Arvada average of $$2.89 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Arvada. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Arvada and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.

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