Are you or someone you know complaining about Gas Prices? Unless individuals take action to break their dependency on oil, prices will only continue to rise. Economies are growing rapidly and becoming industrialized across the globe, feeding the demand for oil. While the demand increases, supply doesn’t seem to be following suit. Many experts estimate that oil production will reach it’s global peak by the year 2020. I did some digging and found a list of good tips for saving money on gas. Every little bit counts now a days.
1. Walk – You actually thought I was going to start this off with a good tip? Who in the world wants to walk? Well that’s exactly the attitude we all (including myself) need to lose. Try getting some exercise; walk or ride a bike to run errands that are only a few blocks away.
2. Compare Prices – Using GasBuddy, you can compare prices from over 100,000 stations. You can even use them to receive the latest prices via text message.
3. Use Your Credit Card – Many credit card companies, offer cards that provide cash rebates for gas purchases.
4. Don’t Use Your Credit Card – Yes, I know I’m contradicting myself. Some gas stations are starting to charge extra for using credit cards, to cover merchant fees.
5. Thank A Grocery Store Clerk – Fill out the form and sign up for their loyalty program. Some grocery stores offer gas savings for being a member.
6. Use the Right Octane – Using a higher octane gas than recommended in the owner’s manual, offers no benefit. Again, no benefit.
7. Clean Out Your Car – According to the Federal Trade Commission, “an extra 100 pounds in the trunk can reduce fuel economy by up to 2%.” Be sure to take out the bowling ball in your back seat.
8. Public Transportation – Bus, train, or subway.
9. Carpool – Not only do you save gas money, but you may also qualify to drive in the HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lane. Wave goodbye to the suckers stuck in traffic!
10. Combine Errands – Instead of going to the grocery store, going back home, and then picking up your friend later on in the day, only to drive by the grocery store again on the way back; why not tell your buddy he’s going to work for his ride…by helping you carry groceries.
11. Check Your Tires – Make sure they are propery aligned and inflated.
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