10 Ways to Save Money on Gas

Save yourself some pain at the pump with these simple tips.

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With gas prices rising by the day, filling up your tank has become painful.

Rapidly increasing inflation, stagnant wages, and decreased investment in infrastructure like road repair are making the impact of high gas prices even more noticeable.

While we’ll likely never see the ultra cheap gas prices of the 1980s and 1990s again, with a little planning you can get more bang for your gas-buying buck.

“Congratulate me. I’m so happy. I’m closing my loan for a full tank of gas!” — popular meme making the ronds on social media

Here are 10 easy ways you can decrease your gasoline costs.

1. Gas prices can vary significantly, even within a one-mile radius. I recently noticed a 20 cents a gallon difference between two gas stations in my neighborhood that are less than a mile away from each other. Use apps like GasBuddy to comparison shop before you head out to the pump.
2. Pay with cash. Many gas stations offer lower prices for cash purchases. Avoiding using your debit or credit card could save you 10 cents per gallon or more with each fill-up.