4. Become a member
Joining a club or organization may be worth it when gas savings come along with membership.
American Automobile Association (AAA): Members who use their Gas Rebate Platinum Plus Visa card get up to a 5 percent gasoline rebate on any pay-at-the-pump purchase. Visit aaa.com.
Big warehouse clubs: Sam's Club, Costco and BJ's Wholesale Club often feature some of the lowest gas prices in town. Keep in mind, though, that the cost of membership (typically $35 to $45 a year) will eat into your savings. But if you buy enough gas, it may be worth it.
5. Buy yourself a gas gift
Purchase a Wal-Mart gift card and use it instead of cash to pay for gas fill-ups at any Wal-Mart or Sam's Club gas station. You'll automatically save 3 cents per gallon. Think of it as a prepaid gas card with benefits. Visit walmart.com
6. Fill up far from roadways
Gas prices tend to be higher the closer you are to interstates and major highways. Avoid the gas stations on the side of the road and near the off-ramp. Drive a few blocks, and the gas costs may drop considerably.
7. Earn credit card rewards
Rebates and cash-back awards are becoming popular as gas prices rise. Learn about credit cards with gasoline savings at pumpandsave.com.
Discover Open Road Card saves you 5 percent on gasoline and auto-maintenance purchases in addition to other cash-back bonuses. Visit discovercard.com.
Chase PerfectCard offers a 6 percent rebate on gas at any gas station for 90 days and 3 percent thereafter. Visit chase.com.
Chase BP Visa card features 5 percent rebates at BP locations. Visit chase.com.
Phillips 66-Conoco-76 MasterCard gives you a 4 percent rebate on every purchase at any of these three fuel providers. Visit p66conoco76.conocophillips.com.
Shell Platinum MasterCard earns you 5 percent rebates on Shell gasoline and 1 percent on all other purchases. Visit shell.com.
ExxonMobil MasterCard saves you 3 percent on gas and 1 percent on other purchases at Exxon and Mobil retailers. Visit exxon.com.
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