While you may long for $2 gas, the truth is that higher prices ? in the $3 to $4 a gallon range ? are the new normal. And daily prices are more volatile than ever. Prior to 2004, price changes of more than 3 cents a day were rare, occurring on average only once every 17 days. Since 2004, such price swings occur virtually every other day, with changes of 5 cents or more happening 1 in every 4 days.? Businesses ? particularly fleet-based companies ? have found ways to hedge against this volatility to save money on fuel ? lessons that consumers can easily apply. Here are six money-saving tips, used by fleet operators:
1. Comparison shop for the best price on gas
Despite the high price of gas, consumers still can find a bargain if they?re savvy shoppers. Smartphone apps and price-comparison websites, such as GasBuddy.com, can help you find which stations are selling the cheapest gas. As a general rule, avoid stations in large central cities and affluent suburbs. Stations that are very convenient, located at interstate exits, for example, may also charge more than another one just a few blocks away.
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