Instead of my usual short money saving tip, today I'm going to highlight an article that you may want to check out. It's from Smart Money Magazine and is simply titled "Save on Gas". The article starts by stating the obvious:
"The best way to cut your gas bills is to make sure you're buying the cheapest gas around."
As I read this, I was thinking, "Ok, sounds like there are several rocket scientists at Smart Money." But it gets better in the next sentence, and they make some valid points:
"Gas prices can vary — sometimes significantly — from station to station. In Portland, Ore., you might pay as much as $2.53 per gallon or as little as $2.17. So stay informed. Keep a notebook in your car to jot down the prices at gas stations you pass. And for this to really work, you'll need to note the time and date you passed by, too. (You do want to save money, don't you?)"
The article then goes on to list some good, practical tips:
1. Buy at the right time of the day.
2. Buy at the lowest priced station along your daily route.
3. Don't have any preconceived notions of which station is the lowest (or highest) priced.
4. Find the best gas-monitoring web site for your area.
5. Know when to cut your losses.
It's a pretty quick read -- and worth your time.
GasBuddy.com is tops...
Posted by: jim | July 28, 2005 at 10:05 PM