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Health & Fitness

How To Get The Cheapest Gas

The other day I was driving through Kendall County and noticed the large range of different gas prices.

With the price of gas sky rocketing over $4 per gallon, it accrued to me that maybe there could be a way to save a few bucks every month on gas just by spending a little time looking around. But driving from town to town didn’t make sense. With a little help from Google and a couple of extra minutes each week I believe that there could be substantial savings each year.  Here are a few things to help you get started.

Getting the cheapest gas price is important due to the rising cost of gasoline.  Researching where to find the best price will save you money.

There are many websites on the Internet that provide gas price information in certain zip codes. Places like  www.fuelprices.net or www.chicagogasprices.com. Most of the sites are updated by contributing members daily.  You are also able to sign up for e-alerts that will notify you of price fluctuations at a specific location.

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Another great place to purchase cheap gas is at discount clubs like Sam’s Club or Costco.  They will typically have their gas price 3 to 5 cents lower than retail gas stations. 

Gas stations that are located at grocery stores or department stores will sometimes offer a few cents off per gallon when you purchase products of a pre-determined dollar amount and use your customer rewards card. Dominick's on Route 34 is an example. Many of these stores also may offer points on their purchases for future discounts.

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There are many places that you can go to find the cheapest price for gas.  Taking the time to research the lowest price can save you a significant amount of money every year. 

I would love to hear your input on this, feel free to list any tricks and tips you have already discovered.

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