High prices at the pump not slowing holiday travelers down

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- The unofficial begin to the summer time journey season is right here. Memorial Day weekend kicks off Friday. Greater than half of Individuals plan to journey, regardless of rising fuel costs.

As of yesterday, the nationwide common is $4.60 a gallon, up 10 cents from Wednesday. And isn’t anticipated to go down anytime quickly.

However, these excessive costs don’t appear to be stopping individuals who wish to get out of city for the vacation weekend.

Tim Taylor, basic supervisor at Smith Chevron in Augusta, stated he doesn’t assume the excessive costs are going to alter anybody’s journey plans.

“It looks as if we’ve been busier than regular this yr. And it’s good to see everyone out and about. Everyone appears to be stirring round. The fuel costs haven’t actually appeared to gradual folks down in any respect.”

He says there may be one large key to saving fuel if you journey.

“The very best factor you could possibly in all probability do on that, is to plan your journeys accordingly. And ensure your automotive is in good working order. And lighten your load, once more. Take out as a lot stuff as you may,” Taylor defined.

Listed below are some tricks to save on the pump for those who plan to hit the street for Memorial Day weekend or usually.

Gasoline up sooner reasonably than later– get forward of the push– fuel worth will solely proceed to rise.

Getting a tune up and filling the fluids in your automotive will hold your engine operating easily. Hold home windows as much as scale back drag and set cruise management to keep away from utilizing the fuel and brakes too usually.

Use apps like Fuel Buddy, Fuel Guru (discovered on App Retailer and Google Play) or AAA TripTik to trace the absolute best fuel costs.

Pay with Money. The worth per gallon will increase if you use a bank card. Or you need to use a fuel rewards card to earn money again.

Join Loyalty packages. Many fuel stations and grocery retailer chains, like Kroger, have loyalty rewards packages the place you may earn factors that gives you a reduction on the pump.

Lastly, simply keep nearer to dwelling. Plan a shorter journey or think about a staycation as an alternative.