Today’s gas prices are hurting lots of folks in the wallet, and for a lot of Americans, public transit is not available as an alternative.  So we’re stuck with forking it over at the pump.  Here’s a couple of quick tips to strategize and save when you fill your tank.

1.    Pick the right day:  Buy your gas midweek, Tuesday or Wednesday.  According to smartmoney.com, gas prices usually swing upward on Thursdays around 10 a.m. to prepare for weekend demand.
2.    Pick the right place: As mentioned before on this site, there is gasbuddy.com and I found another excellent site on MSN.com.  Both allow you to search for the lowest prices in your neighborhood.

Gas Buddy does have one advantage with its wireless feature. This is a great idea if, like me, you don’t always remember to check the cheapest prices online at home.  I figure a few cents for a text message on my phone is worth it to save money on gas.
For gas prices, text message or email with the City/State or Zip/Postal Code as the body of the message. (Message subject is not necessary.) Examples: Los Angeles,CA or 55428.

For diesel prices, text message or email
A text message / email will be sent back to you shortly with the 5 lowest gas or diesel prices from the area that you requested.
GasBuddy text messaging service is free; however cellular phone service provider fees may apply. Check with your service provider for further information.

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