Continuing the article Saving On Gas With Prices On the Rise (part one) , I have included many more tips from various sources.
I’m sure you’ve seen them before, but they are worth repeating! Especially lately with a gallon of gas in our area ranging from $2.95-$3.10. Absolutely crazy!
Combine daily errands into one weekly trip, including getting gas if necessary. If you usually have to make quick trips to the store for bread or milk, buy enough to get you through the week.
If you run out of milk often, because with our nice large family we do, consider switching to powdered milk, or at least keep some on hand so you don’t have to make an extra trip to the store. Not only can you save on gas that way, you’ll also save money on milk! If you don’t care for the taste of powdered milk, I recommend using powdered milk for cooking as much as you can. It saves money and works the same.
Stretch weekly trips to the grocery store. Try to only go once a week and if you can, aim for every two weeks. Not only will you save money on gas, but you’ll also save on groceries too! Be sure and check out Meal Planning Made Simple for more ways to save!
Keep a running list of items you need on the fridge, both groceries and other items, so that when you arrive at the grocery store, you won’t forget anything. e!
If you are on a fixed income or budget spend less on groceries than you normally do so you can better afford to pay for the gas you do need.
Carpool with a friend or neighbor whenever possible. Utilize your towns Park ‘n Ride. If you live in a city that has public transportation you can park your car at the nearest stop on the bus line and then ride the bus the rest of the way to and from work, for a fraction of what it might cost to fill your tank up every week. Or Park ‘n Ride with a friend!
Walk or ride a bike instead of driving your car to school, work, or nearby destinations, if you’re able to.
If you do have to drive your car to school or work, pick up groceries or other items you need on the way home instead of making a special trip later at night or on the weekends. But make sure that it’s on the way home, and that you aren’t going way out of your way.
Try to get the best price on gasoline, but don’t drive all the way across town to do it! Just be sure and check out www.gasbuddy.com for help!
If your tank is more than half full but you see gas for a really good price go ahead and top your tank off. You never know when those prices will jump again.
Try to buy your gas during the week if you can, our local stations have always tended to raise their prices on the weekends, and especially on holiday weekends. So wait to fill up until they come back down a bit, maybe on Tuesday or Wednesdays.
Make sure you remember to put your gas cap back on securely after filling up.
Take the highway to avoid stop-and-go traffic in the city if you can, but don’t drive over 65 mph! Anything over that will eat up gas faster.
Don’t let your engine idle for very long, if it’s going to be more than about a minute or so – turn the car off. This follows true for the drive-thru at the bank, fast food joint and carpool lane.
Don’t run the A/C if you don’t really need it. Use your windows, the vent, etc. This can save quite a bit of gas over time, and sometimes having all the windows down feels great.
To be Concluded with Saving on Gas With Prices on the Rise (part three)