Fuel costs are ever changing and can take a seriously negative toll on any budget with the unforeseen flux in price. It’s especially important to have a plan to manage your auto fuel costs if you drive often. Take control of your personal spending plan with these practical ways to save money on gas.
Hypermiling is a technique that I’ve used for years after first discovering it’s benefits. It is super easy to do and can increase your miles per gallon when implemented correctly. The actual definition of hypermiling as listed on Merriam-Webster’s website is: the use of fuel-saving techniques (such as lower speeds and frequent coasting) to maximize a vehicle’s fuel mileage.
Braking earlier minimize wear on your brake pads and save fuel at the same time. Plus it’s safer to alert other drivers sooner that it’s time to slow down.
Planning your route saves time and gas. Sometimes it’s nice to take the scenic route, especially when you’re taking some time out for your own self-care routine and enjoying some of your favorite music, but otherwise it’s a good idea to plan your route so you get your tasks done quicker and save gas.
Using GasBuddy to locate the best local deal is one of our favorite practical ways to save money of fuel. Check this app for the best fuel prices around you using your zip code. The prices are updated at an impressive rate and if you can enter into contests for uploading any price changes.
Getting a credit card that offers cash back on fuel can exponentially cut back on fuel costs. If you don’t have a specific brand of gas that you’re loyal to, getting a credit card that offers a set amount of cash back for every purchase is going to be your best bet.
Driving steadily at a fixed pace is safer while allowing you to pay more attention to what is going on around you and saves on your fuel output.
If you have the option to, you can also drive manual or sport shift instead of automatic transmission. Do these suggestions work for you to help save gas? Let us know in the comments.