Use GasBuddy to Find the Cheapest Gas Near You

The Problem

You fill up at the nearest station. The one 2 blocks away is $0.30/gallon cheaper.

The Hack

Download GasBuddy app (free). Search nearby stations or along your route. Sort by price. Fill up at the cheapest option within reasonable distance.

Why It Works

Gas prices are hyperlocal — stations 1 mile apart can differ by $0.30/gallon. On a 15-gallon fill, that's $4.50 saved per stop. Over a year, $200-400 in savings.

Pro Tips

• GasBuddy Pay card: additional $0.05-0.25/gallon off
• Costco and Sam's Club are consistently cheapest
• Avoid highway exit stations — drive 1-2 miles off for better prices
• Monday and Tuesday typically have lowest prices