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Gas prices suck! With prices spiking over $3/gallon, it's getting out of control. We've had enough. We found a few simple tricks to save 20% or more at ANY gas station. No wonder why they hate us so much....

• If you aren't using a cashback credit card to purchase your gas, you are wasting hundreds of dollars a year. This a BIG mistake. Let us explain...

• Cashback credit cards are regular credit cards that give you a higher percentage cashback (up to 10%) when you make a purchase at a gas station.

• If you don't pay with a cashback credit card, it's like "tipping" the gas station. Why pad their wallets when you can pad your own?

• Remember when gas stations used to charge a lower price for cash purchases versus credit card purchases? How come they don't do that anymore? They simply raised the cash price to the credit card price. They pocket the difference.

• Our favorite gas rebate credit card is the Discover® Open Road (SM) Card

- 5% Cashback Bonus® on gas and auto maintenance purchases.

- Increase your reward up to 20% Cashback Bonus® at top online retailers*.

- Get Up to 1% Cashback Bonus on all other purchases.

- 0% Intro APR for 6 months on Purchases, 12 months on Balance Transfers.

• Read more about how credit cards can be used correctly to save money:

Cheat At Shopping Credit Card Guide

• There are 2 types of gas cashbcack credit cards

1) Gives high cashback at ALL gas stations, including diesel

2) Gives high cashback only at certain gas stations

• We recommend using a card that works at ALL gas stations so you can shop around for the best price. One exception is the Chase BP Visa® Card which gives you 10% cashback on all BP purchases for 2 months. Great if you use BP frequently.

• Our top pick is the Discover® Open Road (SM) CardIf you have excellent credit and spend more than $10,000 a year on your credit card, we recommend the Blue Cash® from American Expres(5% off gas after spending $6500). The Capital One® No Hassle MilesSM Rewards For Gas gives 5:1 miles on gas purchase for 6 months, which converts up to 7% in airline tickets on any major airline.

• If you are a Student, our favorite card is the Discover® Student Open Road® Card.

• If you have Limited Credit, try the Capital One® No Hassle PointsSM Rewards for limited credit.

• If you have are a business owner, we recommend BOTH SimplyCash® Business Card from American Express or Chase Busines Rebate Card.

• Learn more about picking the best gas card: Gas Card Guide

• Shop Non-Brand Name Gas Stations: Most non-brand name gas stations use the exact same product as the brand names. Save a few cents every gallon getting a very similar product.

• Use the Right Grade of Gasoline: Some people believe premium grade is the best for cars. Not true. Read your car manual to see what's recommended by the manufacturer (many times they recommend regular grade.) Use the lowest grade recommended.

• Don't Top Off: Many studies have shown that the "top off" usually remains in the hose or is lost to evaporation. Don't bother!

• Avoid Sudden Stop and Go: Driving less aggressively WILL increase your gas mileage. Rapid acceleration and braking burns more fuel and is harder on your vehicle. Using cruise control is the most efficient for gas mileage.

• Tire Pressure: Driving on tires that are not fully inflated can cost you 10% or more in lost gas. Check your pressure once a month.

Everyone loves free stuff. Of course, there are some catches. We don't run these programs, but we've used them ourselves to get some free gas.

• $5 Free: Grobux is a cashback shopping site that pays you $5 to join. Membership is free, and find discounts on practically everything. One of our favorite sites.

• $250 Free Gas Card: Sign up for free offers and refer friends to get free stuff. Not run by us- we have heard complaints and praises about this offer.

• FREE Gas For A Year: Sign up for offers, complete surveys, refer friends. Up to $1000 in Free Gas. Not run by us.

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3) How to use your Gas Cashback Credit Card Correctly:

Credit card companies get paid approximately 3% on every transaction. If you use your cashback credit card optimally, the credit card company will actually LOSE money on your account. Let us explain.

• Use your Gas Cashback Credit Card ONLY for Gas:

The idea is to save money on gas. Some cards limit the overall amount of cashback they give. While these cards work on any purchase, they typically only give 1% cashback on non-gas purchases. By restricting your purchases to gas, you'll optimize the use of the card to save the most money on gas.

• Don't Carry a Balance With Your Gas Cashback Credit Card

Credit card companies earn money with fees and interest. Don't let them. By paying off your balance in full each month (and on time), you won't get charged any fees or interest. Hmmmm.... do the credit card companies hate us too????

• Think of you Gas Credit Card as a Debit card with cashback:

If you think of it like a Debit card, you won't get stuck with a balance you can't afford to pay off each month. Plus, you'll save money. Cool.

• Don't know your credit score? You should! Read our How to "Cheat" at getting a Free Credit Report Section. Get a free report without ever being charged. Your credit score will help you get approved for the best card.

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Discover® Open Road (SM) Card

5% Cashback Bonus® on gas and auto maintenance purchases