Tips for saving at the pump!

For most Americans it is becoming an absolute struggle to purchase gas every week. You just never know how much you will have to shell out at the gas station any more. I thought that it would be helpful for me to write about this situation since we are all experiencing trouble from all of this drama. The main reason why we are having to bite the bullet at the gas pump is mainly because of the Iraq war. Before the war we were all complaining about spending $1.45 per gallon for the purchase of gas. Now we are all screaming about having no choice but to purchase gas at the outrageous amounts of $3.25-$3.65 a gallon. To make matters even worst many of the gas stations have started pushing back their pumps. Tip number one, people check out exactly how much gas you are getting for the money that you are spending. You may hand them $50 and only get $20 worth of gas. This is beginning to make us all really frustrated.

Tip number two, always fill you gas tank up. Don't put in just a small amount thinking that it will go down next week,because nine times out of ten it will be going up instead. Tip number three, try not to go from store to store. It will save you gas money if you try to get most of your groceries and personal items at the same store. I have always been one for hopping from store to store just to catch a good bargain, but this will add up in the long run. You will be spending the money that you save at the gas pump. There are also products that you can purchase that can stretch your gas and make it last longer at Home Depot or Lowe's. Always keep your oil changed, check your tires and have your car running smooth. Run your A/C only if you absolutely have too, because that also can waste gas. Try rolling down your window more. I hope that these tips are helpful to you, because they have certainly been helpful to me these days. Take care and happy driving.