E85 gas cost the same per gallon at 7 stations in Jefferson County during week ending May 30

Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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The lowest reported price for E85 gas in Jefferson County was $3.69 per gallon during the week ending May 30, available at seven gas stations, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

Of the 200 reported gas stations located within Jefferson County, seven offered E85 gas.

The average reported price for a gallon of E85 gas in Colorado was $3.65, down from the previous week.

According to analyses by Time Magazine, fuel prices in the United States have remained elevated and volatile in 2026 as global oil markets react to geopolitical tensions involving Iran and concerns about potential shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. National gasoline prices remained above $4 per gallon in April, while diesel prices also climbed sharply as oil traders monitored instability affecting global fuel supplies. Analysts say prices are likely to rise further in the near term as uncertainty persists and supply risks remain, with additional increases expected unless shipping flows through key transit routes are restored.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration said gasoline prices continue to react to both international oil markets and domestic fuel supply conditions. Analysts monitoring the energy market have pointed to refinery utilization rates, U.S. crude oil inventories, OPEC+ production policies and seasonal driving demand as factors influencing fuel costs in 2026, particularly during periods of refinery outages or shipping disruptions affecting global oil supplies.

Gas price data reflects cash payments. Some stations may charge higher prices for credit card transactions due to processing fees, though such surcharges are prohibited in some states and territories.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.

Lowest Reported E85 Gas Prices in Cities Associated With Jefferson County in Week Ending May 30

Information in this article was obtained from GasBuddy. The source data can be found here.



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