When the price of gas keeps rising, and the amount which we have to spend each month seems to decrease, then the consumer may wonder if there are any savings on fuel bills that can keep him out of the red. There are a few ways to make large savings on fuel bills, but if you cannot afford to change your car, and are unwilling to change your routine, then there are still ways in which you can grab back a few pennies from the gas stations.

If you have a credit card which offers savings on gas, you can make savings on fuel by using it at a gas station, and collecting points, in a similar fashion to frequent flier savings. Obviously, this is only a sensible choice if you have no serious debits, and you should pay in cash at stations that charge extra for credit cards. On the same principle, some gas stations offer some kind of membership option, with savings benefits. There are also some grocery stores which will give you discounts at their pumps when you shop in their store.

Although your car may come with a recommended fuel, you will find that your vehicle will manage perfectly well with a cheaper gas solution. You can also make savings on fuel by using the lowest octane gas which your manufacturer recommends. Higher octane gases do not increase car efficiency in most consumer vehicles; and if you want a little of the higher octane in your tank, then you can mix it with a lower gas in order to keep your costs down.

Don't fill up your tank until you have to. Obviously having to run down to the gas station in order to put some in a carton isn't economical, but driving with less in the tank means less weight for the car to haul around, and also means that you can wait to fill your tank on other days.

If you know there is a public holiday around the corner, buy sooner rather than later. Filling up your tank the week before the holiday means that you can avoid the price-hike which always occurs at that time, and make savings on fuel that holiday makers won't be able to avoid.

Choose your gas station wisely. You may want to observe your local gas stations for a while, since a station that seems low to start with may raise its prices suddenly. All gas stations which are near big roads, and those in high-income areas, or near sight-seeing locations will charge you more for your fuel.

If you drive a pickup-truck, close the tailgate. There are some who think that it makes the car more aerodynamic when the tailgate is left down, but in fact, when the tailgate is up, there is less of a drag. Of course, using a cover is the best way of eliminating drag factor.