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Gas Prices Goin Nuts. 6 Ways To Save Our Butts.

I often joke about “playing the gas market”. You know, filling up when prices are low, riding on fumes when they are high. Turns out, that’s not a bad idea….

Average Gas Prices Rise 18 Cents Nationally In Past Two Weeks
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I often joke about "playing the gas market". You know, filling up when prices are low, riding on fumes when they are high. Turns out, that's not a bad idea. Haaa.

You've seen gas prices climbing all around us lately. Did you know prices can vary as much s .70 cents per gallon in our area? What!!!???  This guy at Nerd Wallet says we can seek out the cheapest gas, and maybe save close to $9 bucks per fill up, or near $220 bucks a year. That's per car?  Here are the top 6 ways to save on fuel costs.

1. Use a gas price app - Gas Buddy is a good one.

2. Choose a good rewards program or credit card - Not a bad idea as long as you pay monthly.

3. Buy from a warehouse club - I do this too when prices spike. Sam's Club baby!

4. Buy the right fuel for your car - If I (or my vehicle) can get away with the cheap stuff. I do.

5. Pay cash - Walk all the way in to the store? Ug. OK.

6. Fill up before a spike - This is my "play the gas market" bit. Haaaa.

Check out the ABC Action News story HERE


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