4 Tips for Saving Money on Gas

I know we are all feeling the pain at the pump these days. My husband drives a jeep Wrangler and the other day when we filled it up, it cost over $80, I drive a Toyota Camry and it cost me over $60 to fill. 🙁 Now, I don’t know about you, but I am desperate to find ways to save money on fuel, so I have made some changes in my routine that have helped me to noticeably save on my fuel bill.  

These 4 tips for saving money on gas have helped me save, all the while being able to take those trips in my car that are a requirement without stressing about having to pay extra when it comes to filling up the tank

4 Tips for Saving Money on Gas

Sign up for Store Rewards

I have noticed with the raise in fuel and grocery costs, the store that I do the most shopping at seems to be offering more “fuel rewards” It doesn’t take much shopping for me to end up with $0.50 to $1.00 off per gallon of gas. That is very helpful!

Sign up For Cash Back Rewards on Your Credit Cards

I recently got a 10% cashback on fuel offer from my credit card and you better believe I signed up for it! That’s a great way to save a bit on your fuel bill. 

Stock up When It’s Cheap

No, I’m not saying to be a gas hoarder. However, when you have those fuel rewards from your grocery store or credit cards, make it extra beneficial to fill up both of your vehicles or the gas cans you have in your garage for lawn mowers, etc. Whenever we have $1 off fuel, my husband loads up the gas cans and fills them up so that we have all the fuel we need for our lawn equipment, motorcycles, etc. 

Combine Trips

If I have an errand to run, I now always choose to do it when I am making a trip for another reason. For instance, I have to take my oldest son to school in the morning, so if I need to get groceries, I will drop him off and then head to the grocery store. I live about 10 miles away from the grocery store so it makes sense to combine these trips.