As I pulled into the gas station this morning on the way to the Market America corporate office, I experienced a bit of sticker shock. “$3.85!” I proclaimed, “This is ridiculous.” I’m only 32, and even I remember a day when you could fill up your car for thirty bucks – but it seems like today you need a small business loan every time you fill up at the pump. In some parts of the country, gas prices are well above $4 a gallon, and with summer fast approaching it seems there’s no break in sight.
I’ve been looking for ways to try to save money, and have tried to stay at home whenever possible. Shopping online is a great way to do this, because you don’t have to waste gas looking for a great deal! You can even shop for everyday products on great websites like Alice.com, all from the convenience of your couch. Take that MPG!
In today’s world, as international tensions and a host of other factors combine to form the seemingly perfect storm of high gas prices, one has to be truly thankful for online shopping! (Now if I could only shop for gas on Shop.com!)
Struggling to find ways to cope with rising gas prices? Leave us a comment, and tell us how you are cutting costs!
I do all my shopping on one trip.
The Auto Works gas additive. Last time I calculated at $3.50 a gallon I was saving $20.00 a bottle after the purchase price!!!
Auto Works gas additive At 3.50 a gallon I was saving at least $20.00 a bottle after the cost of the bottle
Help is always just a click away!
Shopping AND WORKING from home…saves A LOT of money on gas. Build your Unfranchise using their systemized business model and in a short time all you’ll have to drive is your computer !
Gas here in Chicago is $4.49 a gallon. (!!) I started ordering all my toiletries and drugstore items from my shop.com/nicoleferrin site to earn cashback. (And when I use web-pickup at Walgreens, I can “shop” at midnight and pick up my bag the next day.) Every little bit helps!
Shopping online save time and $$ since you buy what you need and don’t impulse shop in the store, and then there is the CASH BACK..no brainer
Friction Free.
great article. I wish gas was $3.85 over here in CA. Here it is over $4.50 at some pumps! pure craziness. shopping online is the way to go!