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Colorado Diesel Prices

Current Price:

$3.890

per gallon

Current Price

$3.890

per gallon

State Tax

$0.205

per gallon

Federal Tax

$0.244

per gallon

Total Tax

$0.449

per gallon

Colorado Diesel Tax Breakdown

ComponentAmount
Base Price (before taxes)$3.441/gal
State Tax (CO)$0.205/gal
Federal Tax$0.244/gal
Total Price at Pump$3.890/gal

Diesel Prices in Colorado Cities

Find station-level diesel prices in major Colorado cities:

Compare Colorado to Neighboring States

StateState TaxDifference
Colorado (Current)$0.205/gal-
Wyoming$0.240/gal+0.035
Nebraska$0.293/gal+0.088
Kansas$0.270/gal+0.065
Oklahoma$0.200/gal-0.005
New Mexico$0.210/gal+0.005
Arizona$0.270/gal+0.065
Utah$0.315/gal+0.110

Get Colorado Diesel Prices via API

from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI

client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")

# Get Colorado state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="CO")
print(f"Colorado diesel: ${price.price}/gal")

# Get station-level prices in Denver
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
    lat=39.7392,
    lng=-104.9903,
    radius=8047  # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
    print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is diesel cheap in Colorado?

Colorado diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.205/gal (one of the lowest in the US).

What cities in Colorado have the cheapest diesel?

Denver, Colorado Springs typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.

Can I get real-time Colorado diesel prices?

Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including Colorado.

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