Colorado Diesel Mixup Expands to 46 Gas Stations, 600+ Drivers
Gas station mix-ups happen from time to time. A tanker accidentally delivers diesel into underground tanks meant for gasoline. But the emerging fiasco in Colorado may be one of the largest on record.
We previously reportedthat the issue affected 13 gas stations and roughly 200 vehicles. In just two days, those numbers ballooned. More than 600 drivers fueled up at 46 stations across the state.
Colorado officials say Sinclair has removed all gasoline contaminated with diesel from affected stations. However, drivers experiencing mechanical issues should check whether they filled up at one of the affected locations.
Stations linked to contaminated fuel
The following list comes from Colorado’s Division of Oil and Public Safety. Any drivers who purchased fuel at these locations may be eligible for reimbursement.
Here is the latest updated list of Colorado stations from OPS:
- Big D Oil Co. #64 — 8214 6th St, Wellington
- Bowmar Gas — 5200 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton
- Broadway Cardlock — 6185 Broadway, Denver
- Castle Pines King Soopers #691 — 7296 Lagae Rd, Castle Rock
- Circle K #2706475 — 6702 N Tower Rd, Denver
- Circle K Store #2706786 — 202 S Briggs St., Erie
- Circle K Store #2709854 — 1600 S Colorado Blvd, Denver
- Circle K Store #2709880 — 7701 E Orchard Rd, Greenwood Village
- Circle K Store #2741185 — 5390 W 112th Ave, Westminster
- Coal Mine Gas Express — 9819 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton
- Costco Gasoline #1014 — 5897 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs
- Costco Gasoline #1022 — 18414 Cottonwood Dr, Parker
- Costco Gasoline #1027 — 4000 River Point Pkwy, Sheridan
- Costco Gasoline #1178 — 4665 Weitzel St, Timnath
- Costco Gasoline #1652 — 4741 North Airport Way Building 2, Denver
- Costco Gasoline #439 — 1405 S Havana St, Aurora
- Costco Gasoline #440 — 6400 W 92nd Ave, Westminster
- Costco Gasoline #443 — 8050 W Quincy Ave, Littleton
- Costco Gasoline #468 — 8686 Park Meadows Center Dr, Lone Tree
- Costco Gasoline #480 — 600 Marshall Rd, Superior
- Costco Gasoline #629 — 16375 N Washington St, Thornton
- Costco Gasoline #676 — 5175 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada
- Farmers Korner Gas — 16115 Hwy 9, Breckenridge
- Johnstown C-Store — 106 E South 1st St, Johnstown
- K & D Enterprise Inc — 1490 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
- King Soopers #86 Fuel Facility — 5275 W 120th Ave, Broomfield
- King Soopers Fuel Center #107 — 25751 E Smoky Hill Rd, Aurora
- King Soopers Fuel Center #137 — 14887 Candelas Pkwy, Arvada
- King Soopers Fuel Center #49 — 2351 S Buckley Rd, Aurora
- King Soopers Fuel Center #607 — 1470 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver
- King Soopers Fuel Center #675 — 13057 S Parker Rd, Parker
- King Soopers Fuel Center #702 — 1619 Pace St, Longmont
- King Soopers Fuel Facility #718 — 2395 W 136th Ave, Broomfield
- King Soopers Fueling Facility #732 — 750 N Ridge Rd, Castle Rock
- Murphy Express #8621 — 13001 Copperhead Trail, Parker
- R B Food And Gas — 11010 E 120th Ave, Henderson
- S&S Fuels #302 — 9171 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village
- Safeway — 27102 Main St, Conifer
- Safeway Fuel #2913 — 2451 S Taft Hill Rd, Fort Collins
- Safeway Fuel Center #1635 — 10300 Federal Blvd, Federal Heights
- Safeway Fuel Center #1873 — 9640 Washington St, Thornton
- Safeway Fuel Center #4614 — 8206 Weld CR 13, Firestone
- Singh Food and Sinclair — 213 18th St, Greeley
- Stinker Store #333 — 13700 E Quincy Ave, Aurora
- Twin Star Energy #2 — 3550 Downing St, Denver
- West Evans Sinclair — 2110 S Federal Blvd, Denver
The state recommends two immediate steps for affected drivers. First, contact the gas station where you filled up. Second, file a report with Colorado OPS so officials can track the scope of the damage.
Cher Haavind, deputy executive director of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, stressed the importance of reporting. “It is very important that consumers do report that to us. That is our master record that we are using to make contact with the owners.”
OPS is also working to ensure drivers are reimbursed. Officials say any stations that purchased fuel from Sinclair must cover customer expenses, including engine repairs. “That’s our priority within the division right now,” OPS said, “making sure that those smaller owners are aware they do have an obligation to receive the complaint and that is what triggers our team to work with that owner on ensuring those consumers are made whole.”
