Forbes: 12 Ways To Beat Gas Prices Without Changing Your Car
More Power at the Pump
With fuel costs soaring, try these tips to ease pain at the pump.
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More Power at th... With fuel costs soaring, try these tips to ease pain at the pump.
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1. Pay Cash Many service stations offer a 10-cent-per-gallon discount for paying cash—a 2.5% savings. That’s much better than the standard 1% credit card reward (but less than a 5% gas card rebate).
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2. Use a smartph... Apps like GasBuddy and FuelFinder can help you find low gas prices along your driving route. For safer driving, type in towns or zip codes ahead of time.
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3. Get a wholesa... Many items are cheaper at outlets like Costco and Sam’s Club – including gas. Get a membership and save money (but avoid stocking up on vats of strawberries and other bulk items that won’t get used).
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4. Get a gas com... If you’re usually able to select the chain from which you buy gas, apply for a loyalty card like the BP Visa Card. It offers a 5% rebate on all gas purchased at BP stations. Shell, Exxon Mobil (pictured) and others offer similar deals.
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5. Get a cash ba... If you go to many stations, sign up for a credit card that offer rewards for filling up at any station. The Discover Open Road card offers a $10 cash back bonus on each of your first five gas purchases of $25 or more within three months, plus 2% back on all gas station purchases. Chase Freedom offers 5% cash back on the first $1500 spent on travel and gas during the summer months.
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6. Buy an oil fu... If you want to hedge your gas exposure like a pro, buy a NYMEX futures contract for crude oil or even unleaded gasoline. Farmers employ this method with grain and livestock to protect profits.
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