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Denver gas prices this week and price history
Denver prices follow the Rocky Mountain region.
Last 3 years: Denver vs U.S. average
Regular gasoline, all formulations, retail price including taxes, U.S. dollars per gallon. Hover or tap the chart for weekly values.
All fuel grades this week
| Fuel | This week | Last week | Year ago | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $4.153 | $3.979 | $2.726 | $4.331 |
| Midgrade | $4.631 | $4.467 | $3.183 | $4.957 |
| Premium | $4.936 | $4.789 | $3.485 | $5.366 |
EIA does not publish a weekly diesel price for this area.
Price records
- Highest weekly average since 2000: $4.840 (week of Jun 13, 2022).
- Lowest weekly average in the last 3 years: $2.147 (week of Jan 5, 2026).
- 2026 so far: average $3.667, range $2.147 – $4.636.
Average gas price by year in Denver
| Year | Average | Low | High | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $3.667 | $2.147 | $4.636 | +$0.816 |
| 2025 | $2.850 | $2.167 | $3.218 | −$0.156 |
| 2024 | $3.007 | $2.453 | $3.393 | −$0.483 |
| 2023 | $3.490 | $2.460 | $4.118 | −$0.216 |
| 2022 | $3.705 | $2.622 | $4.840 | +$0.585 |
| 2021 | $3.120 | $2.200 | $3.623 | +$0.936 |
| 2020 | $2.184 | $1.613 | $2.586 | −$0.320 |
| 2019 | $2.504 | $1.943 | $2.778 | −$0.098 |
| 2018 | $2.602 | $2.174 | $2.918 | +$0.292 |
| 2017 | $2.310 | $2.119 | $2.553 | +$0.290 |
| 2016 | $2.020 | $1.529 | $2.237 | −$0.301 |
| 2015 | $2.320 | $1.827 | $2.860 | −$1.002 |
| 2014 | $3.323 | $2.192 | $3.631 | −$0.086 |
| 2013 | $3.408 | $2.812 | $3.826 | −$0.068 |
| 2012 | $3.476 | $2.965 | $3.888 | +$0.095 |
| 2011 | $3.381 | $2.811 | $3.769 | +$0.731 |
| 2010 | $2.651 | $2.449 | $2.774 | +$0.417 |
| 2009 | $2.234 | $1.468 | $2.565 | −$0.907 |
| 2008 | $3.141 | $1.506 | $4.013 | +$0.373 |
| 2007 | $2.768 | $2.035 | $3.301 | +$0.238 |
| 2006 | $2.531 | $2.113 | $3.014 | +$0.292 |
| 2005 | $2.239 | $1.701 | $3.028 | +$0.435 |
| 2004 | $1.804 | $1.431 | $2.008 | +$0.285 |
| 2003 | $1.519 | $1.371 | $1.712 | +$0.180 |
| 2002 | $1.339 | $1.042 | $1.485 | −$0.109 |
| 2001 | $1.448 | $1.016 | $1.761 | −$0.093 |
| 2000 | $1.541 | $1.470 | $1.641 | – |
FAQ
What is the average gas price in Denver this week?
The latest EIA weekly average for regular gasoline in Denver is $4.153 per gallon (week of Oct 12, 2026).
What was the highest gas price in Denver?
The highest weekly average since 2000 was $4.840 per gallon in the week of Jun 13, 2022.
Is gas in Denver more expensive than the U.S. average?
This week regular gas in Denver is 4.1 % below the U.S. average of $4.331.
How much has the gas price in Denver changed in a year?
A year ago the average was $2.726; the price has risen by $1.427 per gallon.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices. Prices are averages of retail outlets surveyed every Monday, not prices at individual stations.