How to Find Cheap Gas

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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 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.

2. Download a widget onto your computer. A widget, such as GasWatch, will show you the lowest gas price within your zip code.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Consider a lower income area. The nicer the area, the more the gas will cost. This is especially true in beach and tourist areas.

6. 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.

Resources

• Use Gas Buddy to find cheap gas in your area.