How to Find Cheap Gas

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Gas prices have become alarmingly high over the past several years. It is likely that they will continue to rise and drivers will have to shell out even more to fill up their tanks. Here's how to find the cheapest gas available in your area.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Step1
Use a website. You can go online to search area gas prices. The websites Gas Buddy and Map Gas Prices allow drivers to put in their zip code and find out the price per gallon of gas at local stations.
Step2
Download a widget onto your computer. A widget, such as GasWatch, will show you the lowest gas price within your zip code.
Step3
Sign up for a mobile phone alert. Mobile service providers are giving their customers the option to receive text messages of current gas prices in their area. Also, if your phone has Internet browsing capabilities, you can log on to check the prices that way.
Step4
Utilize your car's GPS to find cheap gas. Garmin is a GPS system manufacturer that has an option to find out an area's gas prices.
Step5
Consider a lower income area. The nicer the area, the more the gas will cost. This is especially true in beach and tourist areas.
Step6
Get gas at a wholesale club. Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale Club will offer their members cheaper gas than regular fill up stations.

Tips & Warnings

  • You should keep cash handy for gas purchases. Cheaper gas stations may only accept cash as payment.
  • Do not travel far to find cheap gas. It's easy to forget that the miles you rack up trying to find cheap gas will eliminate any savings you may find.

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