Some of the nation’s lowest gas prices are here in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Right now, people are filling up their tanks without draining their wallets.

Colorado Springs is seeing very low gas prices, and locals tell KRDO13 they can extend their money further for other essentials. Drivers are fueling their tanks for less than $3 a gallon, which is six cents less than last week. 

"I filled it up today for, $38, so yeah, I'm happy. I can use that extra money, you know, to, to do other things. Maybe eat some steak," says Robbie Garrett, a Colorado native.

"I'm really shocked. Every time I drive, I'm like, wow, it's even lower," says a local, Amanda Haingray.

Looking at a chart from GasBuddy, gas prices in Colorado Springs, compared to the national average, are about 60 cents cheaper, according to data collected over the past three months. 

At Murphy on East Woodmen Road and Rangewood Drive, unleaded gas is only $1.79, one of the lowest in the city, and consumers are relieved.

"This has been helping, 25, 30 bucks. It's been putting more chicken on my table. It's a huge difference," says a local, Charles Rivera.

Prices vary from gas station to gas station, but you can always check out our GasTracker here to stay updated.

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