Buy Discount Gasoline In Your Local Area: How To Take Advantage Of Zone Pricing

I get a large discount on gasoline every time I fill up & you can . I have found I save as much as 18 cents a gallon. How is this feasible? The cost of gas varies a lot all over the place in the USA. This is often caused by an oil company pricing system called "zone pricing." For example, busy intersections with competition will usually have lower prices yet stations near an interstate highway will often have much higher prices. But in case you keep your eyes open, you can use this difference to your advantage.

Take this example. The other day when I drove a straight mile stretch of road from finish of town to the other, I saw clearly posted signs for gas at $2.86 a gallon to $2.68 or a difference of 18 cents. This type of cost fluctuation happens in every town, city & rural area all over the country. With the following simple tips you can always find the lowest cost without going to any trouble.

As long as I have been being attentive to zone pricing, I am still surprised. For example, in Greenville, North Carolina, I noticed gas stations selling the same brand & that were  within sight of each other. The cost difference was ten cents. Why? The more expensive gas was on a bypass, the less expensive was tucked away blocks in to town.

  Everyday when you drive your normal route, notice all posted gas station prices. Do not go out of your way, since that will burn up more gas & take time! However, pay attention from finish of your route to another. In case you can clearly see a sign down a block, keep an eye on it as well.
  With gas prices changing so often these days, don't assume a station that normally has the lowest cost will always be all-time low. In addition prices are often seasonal. For example, where I live gas station usually has the lowest cost in the winter, but is more expensive in the summertime.
  Prices often change when the delivery truck arrives, so stations that have not gotten their delivery may still have the elderly cost & ones that got a delivery may have the most recent cost. When the cost of gas is falling, look for a station that has the latest & lowest cost. When gas prices are rising, look for a business that is still selling at the older cost.
  When you travel, be aware that the cost of gas can be much more or less at your location & along the way. Call friends in those areas or people you know who drive that route & ask about prices.

Depending on the mileage your automobile gets & the amount of driving you do, you could save as much as $200 a year. Calculating a rough average, I would guesstimate that most people would save about $100 per automobile per year. This means that a relatives with cars, might save $300. Not shabby!