Using horses to pull the car while it is in neutral, while not really practical could improve gas mileage. With the elections coming up gas will continue to fall or at least remain steady so store up now. Finally, use a bicycle or walk as much as possible - advantage here is that it could actuially improve your health.

I wait for Publix to offer their get a $50 gas card for $40 when you spend at least $40 at the grocery store and then I buy at least two cards as we always spend at least $100 a week there. That gives me $20 in free gas and the cards don't expire! It's a great way to help pay for that vacation by car trip.

drive less!

The Publix gas cards ($10 off a $50 card) are great. Also, Costco gives a 3% discount on gas bought with their credit card. While driving, do not accelerate quickly and try to cruise to a red stoplight rather than speeding up and slamming on the brakes. Drive less, coordinate your chores and ride a bike!!

Ride a bike when the distance you're going is feasible. Get a tan, get in shape, save on gas. Win-Win!

instead of driving every day----- combine trips into one day a week and do it all the same day.Like shopping- gas station- library- haircut etc.

I try to make less trips to the stores by planning my route ahead of time. Also look for those gas cards at publix.

Sam's Club offers very affordable prices, but we use http://gasbuddy.com/ and the App to find the cheapest gas in the area we are in. Additionally, its logical to buy gas when we are away from the immediate freeway exits, so we keep that in mind to fill up the tank proactively instead of being reactive.

Shop at Winn Dixie - their gas savings can really help - particularly if you look at their ads. I also walk as much as possible and ride my bike whenever I can.

I save at least 30% by grocery shopping at Aldi's. My sister turned me on to this European grocery chain. You have to bring a quarter for the cart (that you return and get the quarter back). Save big on fresh produce! They are no frills, you bag your own groceries but you are guaranteed to save $$$.

I string my errands together for my drive home. No special trips into town, only when I am out already for something that can not be put off. I have also dropped my top speed when driving, and you will find me in the middle or slow lane now, never setting the pace on the left.

I carpool with friends. We take turns driving the kids around. It really helps our families save on gas:)

I make a point to combine any errands or trips into to one timeline so as not to have to double back. I also let my foot off the gas when approaching stopped trafic rather than wait until I have to brake

I have one of my 4 teenage boys ride bikes, skate board or walk to handle any local errands! I walk or ride my bike for close chores! Anything under 5 miles we go green and keep our cars parked! I also use the pediatrition that is in walking distance to care for all 6 kids! We enjoy the time talking on our way to save money on gas!

I make my own laundry detergent and stain remover (recipes can be found on pinterest). Instead of going to the movies we put a tv out by the pool and have a dive-in movie night.

Car pool when possible with family and friends.

When we leave the house for more than an hour, we set the thermostat to 80, normally 77. Close curtains in sunny rooms during the day--save your furniture/rugs, and cool the room at the same time. Our electric bill reflects our conservation of power. Buy gas in the morning, before the heat has caused gasses to expand in the holding tank and in the car tank. Keep to the speed limit, that saves a lot of gas, and keep the car tuned up. I, like others, try to do all my errands in one trip in one day. Avoid rush hour if at all possible. Too much start and stop driving.

Aldi's is great for canned goods, Steve's Produce on alt 19 is my place to go for fresh produce, and I have started canning again, both meats on sale & seasonal produce. I save by having a well stocked pantry. I have fewer trips to the store and fewer trips to the gas station.

C-o-a-s-t! I am always amazing when, as I am slowing down for a red light, drivers are flying up behind me, accelerate as they are zipping around me (often on the right), pull back in front of me and slam on their brakes to stop for the light. Now that they are in front of me they will get to their destination at least one second sooner. Save gas at every stop by allow your car to coast a bit and not doing directly from the gas pedal to the brake pedal. Reducing your aggressive driving may save you from an accident or traffic ticket as well!

Know the shortest route to work or anywhere that you frequently go. I found several different ways to drive to work, and the difference between the shortest and longest is 1.1 miles. In one year's time that adds up to over 200 miles!

definitely agree with Loran. Gas Buddy and Sam's Club have saved me $! Also, I try to remember to put it in neutral or park for long stops like drive-thrus.

Couponing! The manufactures & pharmacy stores (Walgreen's, CVS, etc.) are both on a approximate 3 week rotation & if you time it right you can get dedorants, shampoo, etc for dirt cheap!

I try to consolidate trips and get all my errands done at the same time. Regular maintenance on the car, like oil changes helps fuel economy. I recommend nitrogen in your tires, too, as it saves money in the long run...I rarely have to check my tire pressure because, unlike air, there is little variance with temperature changes. I also frequent Dollar Tree stores to save money on things that cost more elsewhere, but are the same quality at $1.

Conserve energy at home with Thermostat and not leaving things plugged in while not in use...coupons for sure and keeping car tuned up!

Obviously driving less helps, but I also find that slow exceleration helps (even if it annoys the driver behind you and takes a little more time). Keeping your car in good maintenance helps too. Clean fuel filters and on time oil changes help the car run more efficiently.

Or there's the people I saw Friday night in a construction zone on I4...they were pushing the car. (Then again maybe it was broken =))

I joined FreeCycle. It's a website that lists items people want to get rid of or need. I've given away clothing, toys, and furniture and have received baseball gear for my son and a weight bench, as well....it's economical and "green"!

I also shop at thrift stores---I can get brand-name clothing and household items for a fraction of the cost. Thrifting with a friend saves gas and is a great, fun way to spend a day~

Local radio station WRBQ/Q105 had a promotion where they announced a secret location every friday where they were giving out gas for $1.25, .36, and .31/gallon!

I can't avoid my long commutes, so I try to plan my trips so that I do my errands along the way and don't have to backtrack. Thankfully, I live near the Gas Express at Main & Rowan, so I try to keep topped off when I go by there, or by Sams Club. Also, if I have to go to Walmart (which I try to avoid!) I pick up one of their cash cards because I can save 3 cents a gallon at their station when I use the card. Publix does their $10 coupon for $50 gas cards pretty infrequently, but--when they do--I do the same thing as everyone else; I buy as many as I can afford to since I'm going to use them anyway...it's like money in the bank!

Publix gas cards are a great deal. But there also the $10 CVS gas cards, a bonus if you buy $30 worth of selected products. Of course, we do also drive a lot less than we used to to. Apart from that I coupon like a maniac. Always buy two papers for the Publix BOGOS, since you can use a coupon even on the free item.

I use a credit card that offers 1% cash back. Every few months they offer a bonus 5% on gas purchases. Just received $121 credit on my card.

Where to begin? There are so many ways we save money and gas! The most obvious would be our normal weekly routine. We drive the most fuel efficient vehicle for all errands, watch the fuel economy to be make ourselves aware when we may not be driving as efficient as we could be, start watching gasbuddy for pricing BEFORE we need to fill up in order to plan filluos at the least expensive station without going out of our way, grab the gas card deals at Publix and CVS, build up $the off gas at winn Dixie, plan shopping trips by starting with couponmom.com to see which stores have the most deals on what we need then plan the route depending on the stores. We garden, compost, recycle, reuse and repurpose. We givehave ourselves a weeklygood entertainment budget that mustI pay for restaurants, vacations and unecessary expenditures. Any wee that we dont use all of the entertainment budget we roll that money over to us for a trip or something bigger.it makes us stop and think before spending. Those are the things that came to mind quickly without even having to think about it!

I always try to ride a bike if the distance is within reason., Those that think this isn't feasible because of age or injury should consider recumbent bikes or even electric golf carts that I always see zipping around neighborhoods. Also, you can use your credit card for gas, pay it immediately and reap the rewards from the creditors promotions for free stuff!!

Ride your bike when possible, plan ahead to make the most out of one trip! Also, let your teenagers know that you will not be the summer taxi service. :)

I'll save several errands (or shopping stops) and make one trip to all spots so I'm not constantly driving all around town.....then when it's time to buy gas, I use the stations I know are cheapest.

If errands are in walking distance, then I walk. If not in walking distance, I make sure I do them all at one time and map them out so I am not doubling back on my route. Slow and steady from a full stop, gas in the a.m. These things all add up to savings.

Don't top off your tank when you fill up your car.

We do many things to save money at the pump. First, we make sure we make the most of every trip out. Try to run all errands one day a week...grocery shopping, post office, any other shopping, etc. Another good tip is to not let your tank go below 1/2 tank. You use less gas when you keep it full. We try to walk whenever we can as well. I just started with the CVS gas card promo and will watch for the Publix one! Thanks!!

Kati at TrueCouponing.com taught me the best ways to save money at the grocery stores. Then, whenever Publix offers $50 gas cards for $40, and gift cards for minimum purchases, I can also take advantage of those deals.

My family and I try to only use business in our local area to do our shopping and errands.. If not we use public transportation or car pooling to help save money... If only it saved time too...

Good suggestion Heike, the woman behind TrueCouponing.com is local and she's actually blogging for Patch! http://bloomingdale.patch.com/users/kati-kiefer-0b3903e5/blog_posts

Buy a scooter or motorcycle. I recently purchased a scooter and I get around to run errands in Westchase instead of taking my car. My scooter's gas tank is 1.8 gallons and it only takes $4 to fill up. I can go 80-90 miles to a gallon with my scooter...plus its fun :)

Since we have 2 teen drivers home during the summer, we automatically save on gas since they aren't really driving back and forth to school/college but I would say, we have the one drive the other around in the car that gets the best gas mileage. Also, there are not as many school activites in the summer so we're not running back and forth so we save that way as well. Consolidating trips to be done on my way home from work also.

I like CVS spend 30 on certain items and get a free $10 gas card.

I honestly find that Sam's Club costs me more on most items - small families don't benefit by buying large quantities. However, the BOGO at Publix is a great savings for me and I check for my favorites each week. Two of an item, I can handle. Plus, their $ off coupons each week and the offer of $10 off the $50 gas card are something we look forward to utilizing.

Since retiring we can't afford vacations. Luckily we have a private back yard. So when it gets dark we BBQ sweet potatoes (healthy for our dogs too), make strong coffee and sing every Beatles song we can remember. We argue about which album the song was on and sometimes our Rottie howls with us when we sing. The next time we move on to the Stones' songs, then Zeppelin's. Free vacation, lots of fun!

I use a Target debit which automatically deducts 5% off your bill and comes right out of your checking . I find Target has the bestprices for groceries as well as back to school supplies etc.

I make a list every day of where I need to go and figure out the shortest way to do it. For example, bank, post office, Sam's, Publix... That way I don't "back track" and take a longer route.

Being that Pinellas co. an area that is highly-gridded ... mostly N-S and E-W ... very few curved roads. ...and odds are you will be driving diagonally somehow ... this can save you from waiting at red lights. Rather than driving two straight roads as far as you need to in both directions, try driving with green lights as long as possible one way, coming up to a red light, use this as a chance to turn right (or left as needed, you would be waiting at a red anyway), and adjust your trip, incorporating as many right turns as available, instead of idling, looking at red lights.
One of our cars has a mpg computer function ... I typically get 16 around town ... my wife 15. Neither one has that much a different driving style otherwise.

I make a payment to each of our bills every week and shift 1/4 of our rent into savings. This way all of our bills and credit cards are paid, and our expenses are about the same every week. I watch the sale flyers. Make a list according to store that plan out my route.

Couponing is great ... you can find a ton of LOCAL coupons on www.waitinggamepublications.com. You can search by business type or zipcode! This is a Tampa Bay publication that is expanding nationwide. For example, Ace Hardware Palm Harbor has propane refills for $14.99, save the extra money for your gas tank.

Avoid jackrabbit starts. Make sure tires are properly inflated. Drive the speed limit; your mileage at 70 mph is way better than your mileage at 80 mph. Coast to a stop at red lights. Shut off your car's air conditioner or minimize its use at least. Combine trips. Shop online. Drive less. Walk. Bike.

I drive a Prius 45+ MPG

WOW - so many great ideas. I recently inherited an old bike that will take me to local errands even on the hottest days. Otherwise, I walk to those destinations - a nice combination of daily exercise, getting errands done and supporting local businesses. I seldom go anywhere alone - always look for car-pooling opportunities.

As a beekeeper we have it easy...we just us BP.....(drum roll...cymbal crash :) ) For our weekly delivery of honey to vendors and individuals we combine these into one round trip that makes it easy. Also making sure the tire pressure is what it should be makes for some savings. I have recently added fuelrewards.com to my savings. The same card that you use at Winn-Dixie, you can add other local places that you dine and get gas rewards also. Just with purchases yesterday at various places and by eating at Harry's BBQ (fuel perks there too) I am now able to save $.95 a gallon on my next fill-up.

When Publix runs the deal on $40 for a $50 gas card that helps a lot and we always stock up. We do a lot of driving monthly so this helped with hedging out for the rising gas prices we had over the first few months. Another great deal is gas rewards. I just did an online game where you can get up to $0.25 off per gallon (up to a 20 gallon fill up) and then an extra $0.05 for each friend that spins.. I'm almost to $0.30/gallon! Check it out: http://bit.ly/M8jt8J

Try sticking to a cash only budget. Budget your weekly expenses and only take that amount of $$ out of the bank. Once you run out of cash that's it. It will help to prioritize what you spend your hard earned cash on. Also everytime you come across a $5 bill, place it in a jar rather than spend... the cash will add up quickly.

Winn Dixie has a gas rewards program with Shell. I usually save about 40 cents a gallon.

To save money for gas prices; I actually gave up drinking 2 sodas a day @ Subway which is next door to my job. Now I drink the antioxidant water @ work that my employer provides free of charge to employees. This saves me 4.04 a day & I use the savings for my gas. I also do couponing and am a member of the CVS extra savings card that gives you CVS spending cash. Thanks for giving the community a contest for moral. It's great! Sharon Alvarez

Drive less and use our smaller, more fuel efficient car for longer trips.

Love Aldi but it's farther than Publix. Certain items I ONLY buy BOGO. Non-perishable things like can goods or ketsup are always stocked up in my pantry at half price. Luckily the best gas prices near me are on my way to work and I pay the cash price. Cards are more conventient but I'm not willing to pay extra for it.

I started clipping coupons out of the newspaper and shop at Winn Dixie. Winn Dixie gas rewards add up to about .40 cents a gallon at shell. We also plan a trip once a week instead of picking up things when we need them. We check our tire pressure weekly because that could cause decreased gas mileage and keep up on car maintenance also. Getting the best gas mileage is important on a budget. As for vacation we put all our change in a bucket every day. We cash in on the change and thats used for vacation.

Plan out your errands instead of driving all over town.

When I get gas I make sure to shake the gas head before pulling it out and also lift the hose up so all the gas can come out of it. I press the gas pedal slowly to take off from stops (which a lot of Florida drivers hate) and I don't use my A/C unless absolutely necessary. I walk when it's in a good distance and even though I have a single cab GMC Sonoma pick up, I will try to carpool as many people in our truck as possible or ride with others. I change my oil regularly and my air filters as well. My little baby is a 2000, so only 12 years old but she is still going strong with over 325,000 miles. Runs like a gem so I must be doing something right!

Use coupons! Publix takes competitors coupons so those $5 and &10 off that come in the mail or in the paper really add up when combined with manufacturers coupons and the weekly BOGO's.

My family and I

My family Uses coupons for gas that we earn from Publix and we consolidate our errands and only take one trip to do all of them!

I combine running erands with other trips I have to take (appointments, lessons). Also, we have a credit card that gives money back when used on gas purchases.

If you keep your car engine tuned up, tires inflated properly and drive at an even speed (no jackrabbit starts and squealing stops) you can save gas and money.

We use a lot of the tips already mentioned, especially couponing, conservative driving, doing errands only once or twice a week, etc. A big money saver for us was cutting out fast food. We plan to eat our meals at home or take healthy snacks, like protein bars or bags of nuts, with us to avoid the "I am so hungry I must eat now" drive-thrus. We didn't realize how much money we spent that way until we cut it out. Now we eat out twice a month at a nicer, healthier sit-down restaurant like Zen Forrest.

I attempted to read through all of the responses, but alas, the lunch hour is only so long. I work in downtown Tampa and have an SUV, so my vehicle is mainly used for that and that only. Between the gas prices, lack of MPG and SunPass prices, it adds up quickly. My girlfriend, on the other hand, works in Citrus Park and has a sedan, so we take her car most places to conserve on gas and we usually combine trips instead of making multiple. I'm a big believer in mass transit and wish we had a light rail to get around Tampa, but for the time being, this is the way we'll have to go.

Thanks for all these fantastic suggestions everyone! @Paul: You're right! It's a lot to go through. I love how you and your girlfriend are tackling the issue, too. Great example.

Being from up north, I take the bus and save on gas some days.Relax and let someone else do the driving! Pasco County website has all the bus routes that will practically take you anywhere.

I have a long daily commute so I set up a carpool with two of my closest coworkers. This way none of use EVER have to drive more than twice a week!

I cashed in all the points on my rewards checking account, for gas cards. We have enough to pay for all of our gas to GA and back for our summer trip. Also, joined Shell fuel rewards. It's a great way to save money on gas while u shop!

I take all the extra stuff out of my car. As soon as I see a light turn red I begin to coast (if I'm far back) and take off slowly from a green light.

I save cash by not subscribing to cable TV. Instead I watch all my favorite shows online,mostly at Project Free Tv. Sometimes it takes awhile to upload, but the best part is zero commercials. Also I use fuelperks from Winn Dixie and a friend who does not drive uses my card when she shops.Awesome!

I actually start by saving on my shopping in January. I shop after Christmas sales, January white sales, grocery stores have certain months that they put a particular type of food on sale. I watch for that. January and March I stock up on canned goods. April is frozen food month, etc. Usually at Savalot, Walgreens, Dollartree, anywhere theres a sale. I'm not interested in name brand anything, just decent quality items. I will spend about $20.00 on canned foods maybe two or three times a year. I stock up on roasts, turkeys, hams only in winter unless an extraordinary sale. I don't buy frozen foods or meats starting June 1st to coincide with hurricane season. I live off the meat and foods in my freezer(s) that I bought in the wintertime. This way if there is a storm and I lose power I won't lose much. I am a big fan of cooking meals and vegetables ahead of time. If there's a power loss for any length of time Iit'sa lot easier to heat up cooked food than raw partially frozen foods.. I only shop the sales, use coupons, go to thrift and salvage stores, garage sales, Walgreens, Freecycle.org, I plan my route and have a "movie night" with a frozen dressed up pizza, microwave popcorn and a Redbox dvd or I watch Hulu.com. This is a longer term of savings but I have more money to buy other things. I'm bold when I am using cash to pay for something because I look for discounts.

I have not had cable for several years now...cancelled as soon as tv became available online. Many of the networks offer next day viewing (the day after a show airs) and Hulu still offers many viewing options without a subscriptions. Check out your favorite tv network (Discover, History, A & E, etc) video options at their website. I for certainly "don't miss cable (er "ca-BILL") one bit.

I have not had cable for several years now...cancelled as soon as tv shows became available online. Many of the networks offer next day viewing (the day after a show airs) and Hulu still offers many viewing options without a subscription. Check out your favorite tv network's (Discover, History, A & E, etc) video options at their website. I certainly don't miss cable (er "ca-BILL") one bit

Squeeze out every last drop before you put that nozzle back

I earn gift cards online on sites like Mypoints and Swagbucks - it's not likely to make me rich and requires me to dedicate a bit of time each day but when I'm super low on cash, a $20 gift card makes a huge difference.

A great way to save gas is to make sure all of the tires on my car have sufficient amount of air pressure, which I believe is 35 psi. Enough air in the tires mean less friction and less work my car has to do to make it move. It works great on long roadtrips. Also, making sure my oil changes are up to date so that everything is properly lubricated helps. These tips allow for the car to work not as hard to move itself, thus saving gas.

I took extra parts off my car and dropped 500 lbs off gvw... spare tire, bumpers, etc.

Use your AT&T smart phone Navigator GPS app or gas buddy to locate the lowest prices.

We try to save on gas whenever we can. I try to get all my errands done in one trip. Our kids take the school bus to school. My hubby always looks for ways to carpool. And when we buy our meat and some items from winn dixie we get gas perks to save money on gas.

The four of us are flying to NYC next week for free using AMEX miles. I pay for everything possible throughout the year with my card, and then we accumulate enough points to get free airline tickets. It beats using my debit card and earning nothing. In addition, we always take advantage of Publix gift card specials on gas cards, and we cut coupons to maximize our dollars. By avoiding waiting until the last minute to purchase things, we can almost always get a great deal. Lastly, I subscribe to several blogs that post great daily deals. We don't always need every deal they post, but it is very helpful to receive the info daily without having to dig for the deals, especially the deals related to maximizing coupons.

Tip #1 - Search for cheaper gas prices online or with your phone applications. Such websites and applications as www.gasbuddy.com/Gas Buddy. Just remember not to drive all the way across town for gas that's $0.02 cheaper than the gas station on your way home from work.

Tip #2 - Combine daily errands into weekly trips or stop at places along your daily route(s). It'll save you gas, and time.

Tip #3 - Carpool whenever possible. It's a great way to save your Benjamin's.

Tip #4 - Walk or ride your bike. If you live a 1/2 a mile from the convenience store, your friends place, or wherever, doesn't it make sense to ride or bike or walk?

Tip #5 - When driving at slower speeds, turn your AC off. AC is best when driving at faster speeds.

Tip #6 - Use your cruise control whenever possible. Regulating your speeds helps consume less gas.

to save money at the grocery store: don't buy processed crap. buy real food and learn how to cook (it's not that hard and so much healthier). buy produce that is in season. get creative adding beans and grains to your diet and don't eat as much crazy-expensive meat. never buy soda and fake juice, squeeze citrus into water instead.

I take advantage of the Publix gas card coupons. Wednesday is generally the day of the week that gas is the cheapest, and mornings, or the coolest part of the day, is the best time to fill up. Gas expands as it heats up so the cooler the gas, the more you get for your money.

Been using websites like www.southernsavers.com to help organize my shopping trips better while taking advantage of coupons and offers like BOGO. Carpool with friends and family. Doing more things at home instead of going out, such as online shopping and movies via instant-watch.

Who uses their Winn Dixie cards besides me? They save you on groceries AND GAS now!!!! I've actually saved $2.15 PER GALLON-(that's when gas was still going for$3.96 a gallon..woohoo to me ;I thought to myself) That was a great buy! I was able to save big on everything @the same time. Food to fill all my babies bellies: animals included, lol..and gas $$$ to be their personal taxi while saving lots of money :)

How do I save money for gas? I use less gas and more leg power. I buy clothes at thrift stores...grow and trade as much food as possible...ride as a group...cook rather than eat out...make my own toothpaste and shampoo...turn off lights...and turn up the thermostat.

Gas tips: Buy gasoline during coolest time of day - early morning or late evening is best. During these times gasoline is densest. Keep in mind - gas pumps measure volumes of gasoline, not densities of fuel concentration, Keeps tires properly Inflated and aligned, Use cruise control( constant speed over long distances often saves gas.) Avoid heavy loads in your trunk, extra weight reduces mileage, Record all gas purchases for tax deduction purposes. In general; I like to compare prices online to save money and find the best deal ( from baby items to home decor). I love amazon.com and Overstock.com as well! Most of the time they have the cheapest stuff.

Raise the price on gas so high we will be forced to conserve or find an alternative source.

Carpooling. Driving only when necessary. Watch your speed and take care of your car. A better running car saves gas.

Use window power instead of a/c. You save on gas cause uou arebt running your airconditiong.

me and my daughter because money is tight we started walikng shelter dogs twice a week for summer fun and to help the dogs somehow it makes the summer alot better to donate youre time for an animal in the kennel

One weekly visit to grocery store that is planned for entire week's meals, thus saving gas negating multiple trips to store, and saving time. If you time it right, go for when your preferred store runs it's specials.

Just bought a motorcycle to help save on gas with commuting to work. Not a perfect solution for everyone, but works for me. Plus I have a hybrid car for the rainy season. Also, we have stopped eating out and now invite friends in for socalizing. Not a big sacrafice but eating out can be costly...