HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — With gas prices expected to remain high for a while, there’s a lot you can do to save some money at the pump. That includes grocery store rewards and changing your driving habits.
The bottom line is prices aren’t going down any time soon, and they could continue to go up.
The average gas price in Pennsylvania on Wednesday was $4.39 according to AAA. And now isn’t the time to pay more than you need to.
“Some people will pay extra for premium gas thinking they’re getting more mileage but AAA studies have shown that’s not true,” said Doni Lee Spiegel, public relations manager for AAA Central Penn.
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AARP Consumer Advocate Mary Bach says don’t worry about the brand name.
“If one store or one station has a cheaper price than another, go for that cheaper price,” Bach said.
Many grocery stores, including giant and Weis Markets, offer 10 cents off a gallon for every 100 dollars you spend.
“You can also maximize those grocery perks by buying gift cards and having the gas perks literally add up,” Bach said.
And many gas stations also have loyalty cards where you can get up to three cents off just by…
