As everyone knows, gasoline is getting more and more expensive. If it isn’t the unstable situation in the Middle East that is driving prices up, it’s a hurricane hitting in the Gulf and shutting down oil refineries. Keeping your car fueled up is becoming more and more costly, but it is still something a great many of us need to do. I’m sure you, like us, would like to reduce your gas costs and put more money in your pocket instead of into your gas tank. Here are some tips to help you achieve that goal.
Tip 1: Never fill up at a gas station near a highway exit - Gas stations near highway exits are about convenience, so they don’t have to be about price. You’ll often pay up to 20 cents more per gallon if you stop at these stations. Drive further away from the exit and you should find cheaper gas.
Tip 2: Combine errands - Set aside an errand day and make a list of everything you need to do. Plot out your route to reduce or elimin...
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