May 30, 2013

Hatfield Toyota knows that expensive gas has hurt the budgets of many people. If you want to lower your fuel expenses, try using these techniques. They could help you buy cheaper gas that will keep more money in your wallet.

 

Tip #1: Know Which Stations Have the Best Prices Near You

You don’t need technology to tell you which station in your neighborhood has the best price on gas. You see prices posted all over town. Some of them shock you because they’re outrageously high. Others shock you because they’re so cheap.

 

No which ones to avoid so you don’t line the pockets of companies that want to rip you off.

 

Tip #2: Use GasBuddy

GasBuddy is a smartphone app that helps drivers find the cheapest prices in the United States and Canada. Plus, it’s free to download to your phone.

 

GasBuddy relies on its users to report gas prices. That’s how it gathers so much useful information. When you submit prices near you, you get entered into a weekly giveaway that could give you a $250 gift card.

 

Tip #3: Use SmartFuel

GasBuddy is great, but there are problems with relying on people to report prices. Hey, people make mistakes. SmartFuel taps into gas price databases to offer more accurate prices.

 

SmartFuel, however, isn’t free after the first month. It will cost you $2.99 per month, so you have to decide whether it actually helps you save that much before you buy it. Otherwise, you’re just transferring gas money to app money.