Colorado Families Can’t Absorb a 36% Spike in Gas Prices

Colorado families are already feeling the squeeze — and it’s getting worse.

In just one month, gas prices in Colorado have jumped 36%, rising from $2.87 to nearly $3.90 per gallon. For many families in Douglas County and across our state, this isn’t just a headline — it’s a direct hit to their daily lives.

Gas isn’t optional.

It’s how parents get to work, take their kids to school, and manage the responsibilities of everyday life.

When prices rise this quickly, families don’t have time to adjust. They’re forced to stretch already tight budgets, cut back on essentials, and make tough financial decisions.

At the same time, the cost of living continues to climb. Young people are facing a tougher job market, and many households are already doing more with less.

Let’s be clear:

Colorado families are not getting a 36% raise.

So who is absorbing this cost?

Right now, it’s working families, small business owners, and everyday Coloradans who are simply trying to stay afloat.

As your candidate for State Senate District 30, I believe we need leadership that understands how national decisions and global instability impact local families. Rising costs at the pump are not abstract — they affect every household budget and every small business.

We need a more balanced approach that:

• Prioritizes economic stability

• Supports working families and small businesses

• Keeps affordability front and center in policymaking

Colorado families are resilient — but they shouldn’t be asked to carry the burden alone.

It’s time to put real people first.