In the past month gas prices have jump over 40 cents a gallon which just makes me cringe each time I drive by a gas station. To make it a little less painful I’m using the following tips to find cheaper gas around town.
Use Smartphone Apps or Website. Smartphone apps like Gasbuddy, Gas Cubby, Cheap Gas!, YP Yellow Pages & Gas Prices can help you find the cheapest gas prices on the go. If you don’t have a smartphone check out prices online at Automotive.com, FuelMeUp.com, GasBuddy.com and GasPriceWatch.com before you head out. Location! Location! Location! Have you noticed that gas station along highways are 5-10 cents higher than prices a few miles down the road? This is also true for gas prices in the city versus in the suburbs. Loyalty Programs. Hy-Vee, Price-Chopper, and other major grocery stores offer loyalty programs that include discounts at the pump. I have friends who rave about their gas saving at Dillion’s gas stations when they purchase gift cards during a 4x points promotion. Check out Wholesale Clubs. Gas prices at wholesale clubs such as Costco or Sam’s Club tend to have cheaper gas. Pay Cash. Some gas stations will offer a lower price per galloon if you pay cash. Ask the inside if they have an unadvertised cash discount per gallon on gas. Get a Rebate. Look into credit cards or gas cards that offer double the point on gas. Be Brand Specific. Small gasoline companies usually offer gas a few cents lower to try to compete with the major brands.In the past month gas prices have jump over 40 cents a gallon which just makes me cringe each time I drive by a gas station. To make it a little less painful I’m using the following tips to find cheaper gas around town.
Use Smartphone Apps or Website. Smartphone apps like Gasbuddy, Gas Cubby, Cheap Gas!, YP Yellow Pages & Gas Prices can help you find the cheapest gas prices on the go. If you don’t have a smartphone check out prices online at Automotive.com, FuelMeUp.com, GasBuddy.com and GasPriceWatch.com before you head out. Location! Location! Location! Have you noticed that gas station along highways are 5-10 cents higher than prices a few miles down the road? This is also true for gas prices in the city versus in the suburbs. Loyalty Programs. Hy-Vee, Price-Chopper, and other major grocery stores offer loyalty programs that include discounts at the pump. I have friends who rave about their gas saving at Dillion’s gas stations when they purchase gift cards during a 4x points promotion. Check out Wholesale Clubs. Gas prices at wholesale clubs such as Costco or Sam’s Club tend to have cheaper gas. Pay Cash. Some gas stations will offer a lower price per galloon if you pay cash. Ask the inside if they have an unadvertised cash discount per gallon on gas. Get a Rebate. Look into credit cards or gas cards that offer double the point on gas. Be Brand Specific. Small gasoline companies usually offer gas a few cents lower to try to compete with the major brands.