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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 11:01:01 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Do you usually buy the cheapest fuel required for your vehicle that is available in your area? If not, what is the main reason you buy higher priced fuel? I usually buy the cheapest fuel I buy a higher grade than my vehicle’s specs I buy ethanol-free gas even if it costs more I prefer brand-name fuel I stop where it is most convenient I buy where I get a loyalty discount I choose a station Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Do you usually buy the cheapest fuel required for your vehicle that is available in your area? If not, what is the main reason you buy higher priced fuel?
I usually buy the cheapest fuel
I buy a higher grade than my vehicle’s specs
I buy ethanol-free gas even if it costs more
I prefer brand-name fuel
I stop where it is most convenient
I buy where I get a loyalty discount
I choose a station
Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,698 Points:2,381,020 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2011 5:23:35 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse I buy ethanol-free gas even if it costs more
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,011 Points:2,705,805 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2011 4:53:54 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse location and the price, I won't drive out of my normal paths to buy gas a cent or two less
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,756 Points:1,811,660 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2011 4:12:58 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Yes.
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,845 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2011 1:04:29 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse I usually buy the cheapest fuel
jjfisher All-Star Author Toledo Posts:547 Points:749,460 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 11:15:23 PM Ignore jjfisher Report Abuse Use loyalty for the larger tanks & cheapest for the smaller tanks. Loyalty price is still taken into consideration when getting cheapest price. When pricing around here can easily be $0.30-$0.40 differance around here.
e3p0 Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,316 Points:1,118,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 9:51:53 PM Ignore e3p0 Report Abuse I usually buy from Kroger because of my Kroger points discount. If I do not have any points built up, then the cheapest. I can't hardly afford gas as it is.
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,789 Points:847,900 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 9:45:29 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse I usually buy Shell or Sunoco because the cheaper gas doesn't have the cleaning additives that they do. I have been mostly buying Shell though.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,635 Points:2,202,640 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 9:13:40 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse I usually buy the cheapest fuel
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,635 Points:2,202,640 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 9:13:35 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse I usually buy the cheapest fuel
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,607 Points:1,574,935 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 9:13:11 PM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse Yes
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,756 Points:1,811,660 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 6:52:18 PM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Yes.
WillyG Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,553 Points:906,090 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 6:49:59 PM Ignore WillyG Report Abuse I used to be loyal to a certain brand until the gas stations got greedy and one would sell for 30 cents cheaper than the brand I was loyal to. Since then I became loyal to the cheapest gas. [Edited by: WillyG at 9/1/2011 7:50:29 PM EST]
oobloob Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,497 Points:1,448,710 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 6:42:41 PM Ignore oobloob Report Abuse Cheapest is the best, and It's made from bananas. It's smells like a pina colada going down the road.
RAE344 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,064 Points:661,520 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 5:42:52 PM Ignore RAE344 Report Abuse Cheapest fuel doesn't mean the best. If you spend a dollar more on the "name brand" gas, but you get 50 miles more per tank, it is worth it.
KCK8 Champion Author Kansas Posts:6,565 Points:219,225 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 5:31:01 PM Ignore KCK8 Report Abuse If it's liquid, and it makes the car move, and it's cheap, I cram it in there.
mondofox Rookie Author Riverside Posts:46 Points:684,270 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 3:57:08 PM Ignore mondofox Report Abuse No offense, but isn't this kind of a silly question? This is a gas price posting website. If most of us didn't care about prices, GasBuddy wouldn't be needed in the first place.
Cadker Champion Author Chattanooga Posts:4,479 Points:161,310 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 3:46:26 PM Ignore Cadker Report Abuse I look fer the furstus with the cheapust.
sablegirl Rookie Author Ohio Posts:1 Points:8,730 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 3:33:03 PM Ignore sablegirl Report Abuse Try to purchase cheepest fuel within my area. Won't drive miles to get cheep fuel.
rainbow1OH Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 2:36:01 PM Ignore rainbow1OH Report Abuse i usually buy at a loyalty station and wait until i save up enough on my card then get it while its on sale and use my loyalty card to save even more thats how i do my shopping to make sure i have enough loyalty points even if i break even at other stations at least i do not have to drive so far.
ShaunaMI Rookie Author Michigan Posts:7 Points:4,090 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 1:39:35 PM Ignore ShaunaMI Report Abuse As long as its a reputal gas station
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,904 Points:2,367,095 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 12:43:16 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse yes, as long it does not hurt my car's engine.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,551,980 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 12:19:23 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I usually buy the cheapest fuel
driver61OR Rookie Author Oregon Posts:79 Points:4,190 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 12:12:55 PM Ignore driver61OR Report Abuse It doesn't matter what brand of gasoline you buy. In Oregon, it all comes from the same source. If you think a "branded" gasoline is better for your car, think again since all you are paying for is the name. As for me, the cheapest gas works for me. It also pays to have one of those rewards cards from someplace like Fred Meyer's or Safeway since you can get about 3 cents off per gallon of gas you buy.
simiocel33 Rookie Author Texas Posts:26 Points:10,300 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 11:43:34 AM Ignore simiocel33 Report Abuse yes i ussaually dop
denwabe All-Star Author San Jose Posts:724 Points:145,075 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 11:41:06 AM Ignore denwabe Report Abuse Always look for the best price
blebs Rookie Author Akron Posts:71 Points:24,455 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 11:15:40 AM Ignore blebs Report Abuse I use the cheapest 87 octane. It doesn't matter where you buy your fuel, it all comes from the same bulk depot.
hotsawss Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,233 Points:222,530 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 11:15:26 AM Ignore hotsawss Report Abuse I get the cheapest gas I can find. Gas from the market produce section is one. It smells like stir fry veggies.
Lefty06 Veteran Author Rochester Posts:345 Points:24,000 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 10:08:53 AM Ignore Lefty06 Report Abuse Every car is made to run on 87 grade gasoline. Unless you have a modified engine that needs a higher grade, the cheapest gas will run just fine.
kwwall09 Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:27 Points:33,040 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 10:02:06 AM Ignore kwwall09 Report Abuse I have a Sam's club membership. My entire family purchases gas there since it's usually anywhere from .10-.20 cheaper on unleaded or premium. I've also started pumping premium since it lasts much longer in my car. I usually fill up on payday then it'll last for two weeks. If I have unexpected running to do (excessive) I might have to fill up a few days before payday.
uksqueeze Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,820 Points:1,051,065 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 9:57:34 AM Ignore uksqueeze Report Abuse Cheapest.
Arkenvald Rookie Author Oklahoma City Posts:1 Points:695 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 9:27:52 AM Ignore Arkenvald Report Abuse I buy Premium for my vehicle. I actually took the effort to see how many miles my vehicle goes on a tank of gas for each grade. I found out Premium actually gave me the most mileage for my money. I use Gas Buddy to find the cheapest Premium around town.
Peebo Veteran Author Baltimore Posts:391 Points:1,507,715 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 9:18:30 AM Ignore Peebo Report Abuse I buy the cheapest, even the back alley refinery gas made from frogs and turds.
olecommuter Rookie Author Boston Posts:14 Points:91,185 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 9:12:05 AM Ignore olecommuter Report Abuse I buy the cheapest I can find, that works with my travel routes. I use GasBuddy to hunt around, and figure out what I can get with the least diversion. But as others have pointed out, it can be difficult. I find the map interface is easiest to work with, but you can only do that on a laptop. Fortunately when I take a long road trip, I tether my cell phone to my laptop for internet access and do refueling planning that way. This has worked for me on I-95 to Florida and back. The smart phone interface is really lacking road worthiness. A dream ap would integrate with Google maps and show prices within an area.
TFzoom All-Star Author Chicago Posts:865 Points:921,705 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 8:18:47 AM Ignore TFzoom Report Abuse My vehicle requires premium. I check gasbuddy and plan to shop for best value in my distant travels.
hhval2 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:600 Points:104,380 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 8:18:39 AM Ignore hhval2 Report Abuse Cheapest avalible.
XX358 Rookie Author Dallas Posts:47 Points:1,447,630 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 8:14:52 AM Ignore XX358 Report Abuse I buy from Exxon with an Exxon Mastercard that gives me a 15 cent/gallon rebate. Only buy gas on this card and pay it off every month. No annual fee, no interest charges. I would buy ethanol free if I could find it but I live in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area and all the stations here sell E10. Bummer!
JLSindy Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,491 Points:674,015 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 8:00:48 AM Ignore JLSindy Report Abuse I like to buy the cheapest - especially when traveling - but with the limited information (street address and not highway or exit numbers )that gas buddy allows (the additional information is not available on a mobil device)- this is almost impossible. No wonder more truckers and fleets do not use GasBuddy....the information is useless. When driving down an Innerstate, an adderss on Elm and Maple is meaningless - but an Innerstate number with exit is like gold (I-10 exit 123) .These are not to be added as they make the address sloppy looking and hard to read per moderators - Elm & Maple is usless to a travelor not familiar with the area. Do not try adding this info in the Tyler Texas area as Miss Mimi (an address cop) will report you to tne mods and you will be denies access to the master list. Thanks to all who have added them in other areas and states - and to those who do not have a bug up their behind about it to delete the information!!! The additional info has proven invaluable during our 2500 mile journeys!
mrtnc Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:2 Points:6,390 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 7:55:19 AM Ignore mrtnc Report Abuse remember the cheapest fuel is not always the best for your vehicle...it is engineered into the vehicle, the grade of fuel it should use...this is where you get the best fuel milage and the least damage to your emissions system...if you understand the principle behind it you may change your views on buying the cheapest fuel...at a few pennies a litre what do you save on a tank of fuel? a couple of dollars... an emission system repair can cost you $500.00 to $2000.00...you can put a lot of proper grade fuel in your vehicle for that and not have to worry about an emission control system repair... [Edited by: mrtnc at 9/1/2011 8:56:28 AM EST]
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,713 Points:2,471,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 7:28:27 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I usually buy the cheapest fuel.
GDJ Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:80 Points:24,260 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 7:25:01 AM Ignore GDJ Report Abuse Well, I have to use premium, so buying the cheapest is kinda not an issue. BUT, I also price check for the cheapest premium that ISNT Ethanol blended (car hates it).
78Raider Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:381 Points:864,695 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 7:18:30 AM Ignore 78Raider Report Abuse I used to buy where I could get ethanol free, but no station in my area sells it any more. Now I just buy the cheapest. Convenience isn't a deciding factor, since I can go past a half a dozen stations without going out of my way.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,555 Points:2,718,000 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 6:46:05 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse 87 octane brand name
cyclej Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,800 Points:188,590 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 6:06:09 AM Ignore cyclej Report Abuse cheapest
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,441 Points:1,827,610 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 5:51:14 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse near home and cheap
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,441 Points:1,827,610 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 5:50:56 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse cheapest
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,255 Points:2,034,840 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 5:44:38 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse Mr. Cheapy
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,404 Points:1,810,285 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 5:07:40 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse El cheapo!
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,011 Points:2,705,805 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 4:21:44 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse both access and price
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,756 Points:1,811,660 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 4:20:43 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Yes.
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,845 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 2:03:39 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse Yes
heatseeker151 Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:11 Points:12,295 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 1:46:50 AM Ignore heatseeker151 Report Abuse Ethanol free is the only valid reason to spend any more than the lowest price available fuel. ...of course, since I now drive a Golf TDI, all my fuel is ethanol-free ;)