EXHIBIT 23.1

                        INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
33-35357 of Giant Industries, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated
April 26, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Giant
Industries, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1999.





DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Phoenix, Arizona
May 26, 2000