Friday Frugal Tip - Saving Money On Gasoline

Here are a few ways that I try to save money on gasoline.

1. Grocery Stores - Most of the time I buy my gas at Albertson's since it's close to my house. If I enter my preferred savings number then I get $.03 off per gallon. I never carry my preferred card around so I registered my phone number. (In fact, I think the card is hidden in a wall in my house. Salem played with my wallet once when he was a toddler and I haven't seen the card since.) I learned a trick once from one of the Albertson's employees. Since the pump machine won't let you type in just your phone number, all you have to do is type "4253" then your phone number. It works everytime! Smith's also give you a discount if you spend a certain amount at the store. I try to go there when I visit my mom since there's a Smith's with a pump nearby.

2. Gas cards - You can get a gas credit card that will give you a rebate or discount. I have one that gives me 5% cashback. I can use the card at most gas pumps as well as on any kind of purchase, but I usually only use it at the pump. I always pay the balance off every month and it's nice to see how much I'm spending on gasoline.

3. Warehouse Clubs - Most warehouse clubs usually have cheaper gas than other places. If you're already there shopping, you might as well fill up your tank.

4. Ferox - My friend introduced me to Ferox. These are little tablets that you stick in your tank as you fill up and it helps you get better gas mileage as well as help keep your engine & oil clean. She gave me some free samples a while back and I used them. Unfortunately I haven't done the analysis to see if it's worth the cost of buying the tablets for the savings I'd receive on gasoline. She gave me her analysis, and I believe her when she says that she is saving money. I've just been too lazy to do the analysis myself. So, you might want to check it out then let me know how it goes! :)

5. Gas price websites - There are websites out there that track gas prices. I honestly don't use them because I usually just fill up where it's convenient for me. It might be worth checking out if you're going on vacation and need to fill up the car, truck, or boat. I have noticed that certain parts of the valley have cheaper gas than other parts of the Salt Lake Valley. If you're out visiting dear Aunt Ida, you might want to check the gas prices out there compared to your region.