National gasoline prices have fallen below $3 a gallon on average for the first time in four years, and Colorado’s prices are even cheaper, as regular drivers have no doubt noticed. The average gallon in Colorado is hovering at about $2.47, at least 40 cents below the price this time last year.

But local drivers may not know why. With the help of some local experts, we’re here to tell you.

It’s because Suncor, the refinery that is the major supplier for Colorado, is buying really cheap Canadian oil.

It’s because OPEC is pumping at major volumes around the world, even though their prices are lower than they want.

And it’s because Buc-ee’s is happy to break even at their massive gas pump array in Johnstown so long as you also walk inside and overspend on beef jerky, neck pillows and beav

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