Gas Pains - Quest for Cheaper Gas

Up almost 10 cents from last week to a nationwide average of $1.94 per gallon, gas prices continue their record-breaking climb. Since December, when the current price rise started, gas prices have jumped 45 cents. There are ways to save money at the pump, however.

Pay Less For Gas
While driving halfway across town to save a few pennies on gas is counter-productive, knowing which locations on your usual driving route tend to have the cheapest gas prices is definitely a good way to save a few bucks at the pump. In general (but not always), the lowest gas prices in Pittsburgh can usually be found at membership warehouse clubs (Costco and Sams Club) or supermarket pumps (Giant Eagle's GetGo). Pittsburgh area residents also often report finding lower prices at Sheetz and Sunoco. For the lowest gas price in your neighborhood check out these Web sites which use volunteers to track gas prices at stations around Pittsburgh and the rest of the United States:

PittsburghGasPrices.com
Find the lowest and highest gas prices in the last 60 hours around the greater Pittsburgh area.

Channel 4 Action News Gas Gauge
Viewers of Pittsburgh area Channel 4 send in their sightings for the cheapest gas prices in Pittsburgh.

PennsylvaniaGasPrices.com
Find the lowest and highest gas prices in the last 60 hours in other Western Pennsylvania locations, including Erie, Altoona, Johnstown, Latrobe, Washington and Greensburg.

Walk, Don't Drive
Of course, the best way to save money on gas and bring gas prices down is to help cut down on the demand for gas. Try these gas saving tips, take the bus, or walk, bike or blade to the store, school or work.