Check gas prices online

As the price at the pump continues upwards, we’re all checking those gas station prices these days as we drive past, aren’t we? Next time, before hitting the road, head online and check some handy websites that will help you find the best gas prices along your route.

Sites like GasBuddy have been around for a long time but as gas prices reach unprecedented levels across the country, their network of localized gasoline pricing sites has now grown to 180, covering almost the entire country.

But GasBuddy isn’t alone. Microsoft’s MSN Auto site has beefed up its gasoline price reporting services, using credit card transaction data updated daily from 90,000 stations. Type in your zip code and you’ll find a return of the best - and worst - prices you’ll find near your location.

Another site to check: GasPriceWatch.com. It checks over 140,000 stations and also shows a map that gives you lots of details about how current the pricing is.

But wait… there’s more ideas.

“Get Gas Half Price” is the provocative name of an online book download (for $7.97) that is jam packed with ideas and tips on how you can reduce your fuel costs by as much as 50%.

Want to take more drastic action? Are you a do-it-yourselfer? Then try something really big, like how to convert your car to run on water and gasoline and double your mileage. This book offers to teach you just that. Does it work? I haven’t a clue. But it sure sounds intriguing.