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5 Easy Ways to Save Money At the Pump

Gas prices got you down? We've got 5 simple ways to save money while filling up.

Here's 5 tips to help you effortlessly save some green when filling up your tank:

Rewards Cards

Use a rewards card, be it shopping rewards or rewards credit card. Using a Walmart Mastercard or Walmart Discover Card at the Walmart Gas Station in Glenwood will save you 3 cents off per gallon, every fill up. In addition to a credit card to get gas discounts, also has a Speedy rewards card can be used to earn up to 50 cents off per gallon.

Eat Cereal

Eat Cereal, get free gasoline? Absolutely! Purchase 10 participating cereals, and send in the UPC codes for a $10 gas card. You can use coupons on the cereals and combine it with store sales for a great deal on cereal and gasoline. You can get up to 5 rewards per household.

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Gift Cards

Did you know you can purchase gift cards online at a discount? Sites like Plastic Jungle and Gift Card Granny offer gas cards at a percentage off and the savings are passed along to you. They sell out fast, so be on the look, and make sure to use a reputable site. Also, be on the look for frequent specials at your local grocery store for gift cards at a discount price.

Shop for Groceries

Buy your groceries, get gas rewards! At locations with , for every $50 in groceries you purchase using your preferred card, you can get 5 cents off at the Jewel gas station. It is cumulative, so you can save up your rewards for up to $1.50 off per gallon, up to 20 gallons. Take a look at the terms and conditions for more information.

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Check Emails

Why not get gas rewards cards for things you already do, like reading your email? Sites like Mypoints offer gift cards for reading emails and clicking, online shopping and checking out offers. The rewards include gift cards for Shell, Visa, Walmart, and BP.

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