Creative Solutions to high fuel prices?

[LindaH]

46 minutes ago, palmeris said:

They have "deals" on the app that you can only get if you use their card and added savings if you use their card too....

You'll use your Pay with GasBuddy card to purchase gas at the pump. In addition to redeeming your GasBack, the card saves you up to 25¢ per gallon. It's completely free, requires no paperwork or credit check, and is the one gas card accepted at stations nationwide.

its like TSD in that its an ACH link to a checking account....no fees... just the stupid transaction limist makes it pointless for our situation...

Can it only be linked to a checking account?  If so, that wouldn't work for us then.  And, it would be pointless for us, too, since -- when we're traveling -- the RV usually takes more than $75 to fill up, particularly at today's prices.

[palmeris]

Yes it must be linked to a bank account for ACH debit, its not a credit card

[Barbaraok]

As everyone is noticing, their limits are really designed for people who are fueling up cars and pickups for normal daily traveling.   We normally fuel up the motorhome at 1/2 a tank (about 50 gallons) and that will run between $150-$200 or more depending upon which state we are in.   Now it could be a couple of weeks or more between fueling, or if we are doing several days travel in a row, then it might be every other day, or back-to-back days when we fuel before pulling into our overnight stop so we can head out in the morning.    

[Dutch_12078]

8 hours ago, LindaH said:

 

Haven't ever used Gas Buddy's credit card.  Never even knew they had one.

It's more debit than credit card. The payments are automatically deducted from your bank account. That's partly why I don't have one...

[Ray,IN]

On 11/12/2021 at 7:02 PM, Dutch_12078 said:

It's more debit than credit card. The payments are automatically deducted from your bank account. That's partly why I don't have one...

And it's also why I will not apply for a TSD card, unless I create a stand-alone bank acct. strictly for that card.

[Jinx & Wayne]

On 11/11/2021 at 12:26 PM, hemsteadc said:

I have never been to a gas station that allows pumping then paying. 

They are as rare as hen's teeth.  There was still one in Addison, VT this fall.

Wayne & Jinx
2017 F-350 diesel, dually
2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ

[Dutch_12078]

On 11/11/2021 at 12:26 PM, hemsteadc said:

I have never been to a gas station that allows pumping then paying.  A family on vacation should have way more than $200 at their disposal.

We have station near our cottage that allows pumping and then paying. They also leave the pumps on all night while the store is closed, but the cash option is disabled. Credit/debit cards only during those hours.

[Larry Burkett]

We were at a BP station in St Ignace Mi a couple weeks ago and it said pay inside first, but when i went in and asked, the lady said to fuel up then come in and pay. Just please don't drive off. As if you would get far with the State Police post a half mile up the road. 😂😂😂

[bruce t]

With all the CCTV cameras now days who would try?

[sandsys]

Many years ago, when it was normal to pump before paying, someone forgot to shut off the pumps one night when closing. Not realizing they were closed I pumped then couldn't pay. I went back the next morning to pay and they thanked me rather profusely for doing so. It would have been so easy to pass the word about free gas but that's not my style.

Linda

[Kirk W]

9 hours ago, sandsys said:

Many years ago, when it was normal to pump before paying,

In the early 90's we were in San Antonio and ran short of gasoline so stopped at a local convenience store to fuel. I started the pump and after about 3 gallons the pump stopped as all pumps went dark, followed moments later by all lights inside. It seems that it was closing time and the employee was going home. There was another customer at a different pump who had just over 5 gallons but with the store closed, we both decided to leave and not worry about it. 

[rickeieio]

A couple years ago, I got a call from the county sheriff asking if I owned a certain car.  Yes, we do.  He informed me that someone driving it had just left a little country store without paying for gas.  I know that store, and the owners very well.  I went and paid, and put together a prank to pull on the offender, my wife.  She'd gassed up while chatting with another neighbor, then drove off forgetting to go inside.  The fun only lasted a short while, but was worth it.

That station still has the pumps on, expecting you to come in a pay after fueling.

[Randyretired]

2 hours ago, rickeieio said:

A couple years ago, I got a call from the county sheriff asking if I owned a certain car.  Yes, we do.  He informed me that someone driving it had just left a little country store without paying for gas.  I know that store, and the owners very well.  I went and paid, and put together a prank to pull on the offender, my wife.  She'd gassed up while chatting with another neighbor, then drove off forgetting to go inside.  The fun only lasted a short while, but was worth it.

That station still has the pumps on, expecting you to come in a pay after fueling.

I received a call like that some years back.  The LEO said my gray truck left without paying for diesel.   My truck used gas and was a couple hundred miles from there.  After a quick conversation we ended the call.

[jamtracy]

On 11/11/2021 at 12:15 PM, hemsteadc said:

You should hear the pet names I have for people who live in podunk towns.

For some strange reason I cannot type in the reply area below a quote.

Best post ever!!!

[noteven]

Sumthin is wrong with my card limit this trip to the southwest this year. I don’t get as many gallons when the pump quits. 

[hemsteadc]

3 hours ago, noteven said:

Sumthin is wrong with my card limit this trip to the southwest this year. I don’t get as many gallons when the pump quits. 

Lol.  Too bad the pump limit isn't gallons instead of dollars.