The Weekly Gas Pain Index
Colorado Gas Pain Spotlight — Week of 2026-05-18
Colorado drivers paid $4.62/gal this week (+2.9% vs national). Ranked #8 of 50.
Colorado Gas Pain Spotlight
Week of 2026-05-18 · Source: EIA CO state weekly
Drivers in Colorado are paying $4.62/gal this week — ranked #8 of 50 states. That’s 2.9% above the national average of $4.49/gal.
What it costs to fill up
A 15-gallon tank at Colorado prices runs you $69.27. A 26-gallon truck tank costs $120.07.
Where Colorado sits
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| State avg | $4.62 |
| National avg | $4.49 |
| Difference | +2.9% |
| State rank | #8 of 50 |
| Data source | EIA state weekly retail |