Find the lowest gas prices in your area

Oct 2008
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Posted In:  automotive

Use a website that allows you to comparison shop for the lowest gas price in your area. It's not unusual to find that the lowest priced gas station is charging 30-40 cents than the highest. For a full tank in a typical car, that could be a difference of $6.

These sites allow you to enter your zip code, or city and state, and a maximum distance that you are willing to drive for a better deal. Then, they return a list of the lowest prices for the grade of fuel you want to purchase, with maps and directions to each gas station.

Some popular sites:

Also, some of these sites offer points, raffles, and rewards for volunteers that report the gas prices.

 

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