Gas Prices Hit 2025 High — Here’s How To Save at the Pump
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Average gasoline prices in the U.S. recently hit a 2025 high — and touched their highest point since last fall in the process — according to data from AAA. Seasonal factors are mainly to blame, as the fuel industry goes through the normal refinery maintenance and summer-blend gasoline switch.
The average gas price nationwide was $3.26 a gallon as of April 7. That was down slightly from the 2025 high of $3.28 a gallon set last week. Current prices are at their highest level since September 2024 but remain below the year-ago average of $3.59 a gallon.
There’s a chance that gas prices could go down amid a global slump in oil prices tied to President Donald Trump’s tariff plans, Bloomberg reported. But you can still expect prices at the pump to remain comparatively high during the warm months because of factors such as higher demand, lower inventories and more expensive production, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores.
If you want to keep your gasoline costs low during the months ahead, here are three ways to save at the pump.
Compare Cash vs. Card Prices
Some gas stations offer a lower price if you pay with cash instead of a credit card — and that difference usually ranges from 10 to 15 cents a gallon, according to Consumer Reports. In some cases you might save as much as a dollar per gallon. If you don’t carry cash around, then another option is to pay with a cash-back or rewards credit card. Even though the credit card price might be higher than the cash price, the cash-back reward could end up getting you a better deal.
Use a Gas App
Gas apps soared in popularity when inflation peaked a couple of years ago and average gas prices rose above $5 a gallon. With a gas app, you can enter your location and route and find the lowest gas prices in your area. GasBuddy is the most popular app for finding real-time prices at stations across the country, but it’s not the only one. Gas Guru is another app. AAA also has a mobile gas app, as do insurers such as GEICO and GPS services like Waze and MapQuest.
Join a Rewards Program
Numerous gas chains and retailers have rewards programs that offer discounted prices, cash-back rewards and other perks for fueling up. Among the leaders in this space are Walmart (through its Walmart+ program), Costco, Kroger, Safeway, Circle K, Pilot Flying J, Speedway and Amazon Prime.
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