Ideas to Save Money On Gas

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In the past decade, gas prices have increased by about 50%. Since it has been steadily rising for the past few years it has become more difficult to save on gas. This is a big issue & gas prices are at an all-time high, especially for those who have to commute to work every day. Cars that are considered “gas-guzzlers” will cost you much more over time rather than if you would have bought a car that was more fuel efficient. However, considering what we could have or should have done there still are many ways to save on gas. The obvious solution is to buy a more fuel-efficient car. But with the economy the way it is not everyone can afford that option. Logically speaking you can drive less, use public transportation or simply carpool. One good way to save on gas is to get a Gas Rewards Credit Card. With a gas rewards credit card, you can earn points and cashback when you make a gas purchase. Most preferred cards let you earn anywhere from 2% to 5% cash back in which will add up fast. Another thing to consider is to use apps to find cheap gas. The main two gas money saving apps are Gasbuddy & Upside. Gasbuddy locates the cheapest prices in your area while Upside partners with gas stations so you actually get cash back upon your purchase. A final tip for your gas saving adventure is to do regular vehicle maintenance on you car. Be sure to keep up with tune ups & oil changes to avoid losing gas mileage. Believe it or not but even keeping your tires inflated with the right pressure makes a difference. I don't see gas prices coming down anytime soon so use some of these tips & save some money on gas.