ALT-3 How to Save Money on Gasoline
Gasoline can be quite expensive. It can really add up as time passes, especially since it is much higher than it was just a few years ago. There are things you can do, however, that can save you money on gasoline. The following are some tips you may want to consider to make your fuel funds stretch.
Buy a car with good gas mileage
One thing that can make a huge difference is to have a car that has good gas mileage. Of course, they have now come out with the hybrids, many of which use a lot less gas than similar-sized counterparts. Even if you do not want to get a hybrid, there are many cars that get good gas mileage. Other cars, like a lot of the larger SUVs, use up a great deal of gas. You may want to really pay attention to the mileage when you are shopping for a car to get something that will save you money.
Get a credit card that gives you cash back on gas
There are many credit cards that give you cash back on gas. Some of these are from the gas stations themselves while others are just general Visa, MasterCard or other credit cards. Some may even save you 5%, which can add up substantially over time. You will want to see if you can get such a card in order to help you save money.
Price compare the different gas stations
You will often see substantially different prices at two gas stations a block apart. You might want to price compare to try to find one that is cheaper. Especially if you use a lot of gas, even a small increase can add up. You should always be checking which is the better deal because the gas prices fluctuate and the one that is the most inexpensive one day might not be the most inexpensive the next day.
Use less gas
The biggest thing you can do to save money is to use less gas. You can do this with different driving techniques – taking the highway instead of the stop and go streets and not going above the optimal speed for using gas. Another thing you can do is just to drive less. You can take public transportation or take your bike or walk. Even small changes can add up over time.
You can save money on gas if you just make a little effort. Consider the above tips to help you accomplish this.
