Image by blmurch via FlickrThere are little routes you can go without passing at least one to two, or five gas stations. If you have passed one recently you may have noticed prices have jumped quite a bit over the pass week.
So how can you fill up your tank and still have some money for other items? Read the following helpful hints.
Sign up for rewards cards
As mentioned in a previous blog by opening up a rewards card like a Kroger Plus Card you can earn points to save money on gas. Kroger’s isn’t the only grocery store that will help you save on gas Sam’s Club and Giant Eagle have similar reward perks.
Personally I think if you shop smart you can get the best deal on gas by using Giant Eagle’s Fuel Perks. For every $50 you spend using your Giant Eagle rewards card you get 20 cents off per gallon of gas. Also Giant Eagle has tons of gift cards from restaurants and other stores. So anytime you are planning to go out to eat or a shopping spree pick up a gift card so that you can pay less at the pump.
Also if you tend to stop at the same gas station every time you need to fill up check inside if they offer a loyalty card. For example, with Speedway you can open a Speedways Rewards Card. With this car you earn points every time to use their gas station or buy something inside their convenience store. You can save these points up to get free things from their convenience store, receive gift cards and even receive free gas.
Check prices before you take off
Another useful tip for finding the best deal at the pump is look the prices up before you take off. Websites like gaspricewatch.com will help you find where the cheapest gas price. You can log in to this site and type your zip code and dozen of gas stations will appear. They show location, price and when the price was last updated.
If you really focus on using your resources around you, it is possible to pay close to nothing to fill up your tank. It may take some work but who can complain about free gas?
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