Did that Colorado station sign say gas for only $1.69? Yes, it did
2 days ago
- #Colorado
- #gasoline prices
- #fuel efficiency
- National gasoline prices have fallen below $3 a gallon for the first time in four years.
- Colorado's average gas price is around $2.47, significantly lower than last year.
- Suncor, Colorado's major refinery, is using cheap Canadian oil, contributing to lower prices.
- OPEC's high production volumes and competitive pricing by stores like Buc-ee's also lower prices.
- Mountain towns in Colorado, like Pitkin County, still pay high premiums for gas.
- Electric vehicles (EVs) have not yet impacted gasoline prices significantly in Colorado.
- The Trump administration's rollback of fuel efficiency standards may increase fuel consumption and pollution.
- EVs remain a cost-effective option despite higher upfront costs and reduced subsidies.