The war in Iran has resulted in a drastic spike in gasoline and diesel prices since the end of February, ultimately costing Colorado taxpayers significantly more to keep their first responding agencies on the roads. According to internal records obtained by CBS News Colorado, fire and police departments in Weld and Larimer counties have seen their expenditures at the pump spike anywhere from 45% to 216% in April compared to January of 2026.
“We feel that pain at the pump, just like everybody else does,” said John Feyen, sheriff of Larimer County.
Feyen has decided to drive his issued motorcycle, when possible, in-part as a way to save on gasoline.
“This is the most economical vehicle we have. It gets like 50.2 miles per gallon,” Feyen said…