I don't buy gas @ any Burke gas stations, I go to Woodbridge costco to get gas cheaper.

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We buy our gas where we can get a bit more for our money. That means we either use our Giant loyalty points at a Shell or buy gas at the "cheap" gas station on Old Keene Mill Rd. Combining errands into a logical path is also another way to do it.

Since shoe leather costs less than gasoline, I am walking more to local stores, the library and the bank. Does nagging count, because if so, that's what I do to get my husband to do the same.

I fill up at work (in Gainesville) where the gas is usually 20 cents cheaper per gallon. I'm also walking to places more often and not driving as much.

I now drive a hybrid car (2008 Camry Hybrid) and plan all driving trips for shortest routes that avoid rush hour, slow traffic.

What I'm seeing in these posts, and hearing from co-workers, family and friends, is that it's all about planning ahead. I too have learned I can save money if I look before I leap. With so much online these days its easy to find out where I can save before I head out the door.

I check prices ahead of time on my phone so I know where to get the cheapest gas without driving around.

I've been attempting to combine more of my outings in order to make one large trip to a bunch of different places rather than running out a bunch of separate times. I also make sure my tires are properly inflated, overtime that makes a difference in gas mileage!

I walk my kids to school now... we used to drive one mile each way... it added up. Also we car pool with neighbors/teammates for soccer/little league practices and games. Trying also to be more effective with grocery shopping so I don't have to go as often.

Don't buy gas in Burke, Put your car in Neutral on the downhills, use your foot (NOT CRUISE CONTROL) on the highway, Use higher gears if possible (lower RPMs use less gas), Idle as little as possible, avoid traffic, roll up your windows if you can bear it, cut back on electronics use in your car (Radio/satnav/ipod/chargers), if you can bear it turn off the AC, make sure your tires are properly inflated and get rid of anything you don't use on a regular basis in your car (gotta shed that extra weight!)

I traded in my car to get the new Prius C which is actually really affordable under 20,000 and my gas went from being about $250 a month with the higher gas prices to $75, and I drive quite a bit.

We use the Giant and safeway rewards, along with the filling up at the cheap gas at the corner of Old Keene and Lee Chapel. Considering a more economical car in the near future, though, as my commute is going to double (to Silver Spring) in June. :(

Our family uses the Giant gas points.

We bundle trips and plan the route ahead of time, trying to avoid left turns and heavily congested areas. We're also using the GIant gas points to save and preparing more meals at home.

My husband and son both go to George Mason (one at the daycare, the other at the college) so I try to drop them BOTH off when I can so my husband doesn't have to drive separately.

I take metro to work at the Pentagon. I recommend Gas buddy.com to find the cheapest gas locally and when you travel.

I don't do anything differently, I get my gas at BJs, when I go to Woodbridge, at Shell using Giant points, or wherever I need to...

I use loyalty points offered at grocery stores to reduce the price per gallon often, and I try to walk whenever possible.

We are taking my husband's car, a Prius, everywhere on nights and weekends. Leaving my car, an SUV, in the garage is saving us tons of money.

If we need just a couple of things from the grocery store, I put on a backpack and ride my bike. Have gone several days without even starting the car!

I love these tips! Thanks, everyone! I have a Ford Fusion Hybrid, which helps cut back on gas costs, and we're lucky to live close enough to a grocery store to walk there. I'm also a huge fan of the Giant gas rewards points. Keep the tips coming and we'll crown a winner (by random selection) next week!

Also, remember this week is Bike to Work Week and national Bike to Work Day is Friday. Burke Patch will be hanging out at the VRE station's watering hole Friday morning, so come say hello! More info on Bike to Work Day is at http://patch.com/A-tp1Z.

Beth Lawton,
Regional Editor, Patch

I use an app called Gas Buddy on my cell phone to find the cheapest gas.

We try to travel around town in my small car rather than use my husband's big car. I also get on aaa.com to find gas stations in my area with the least expensive gas.

I take my lunch with me to work so I don't have to go out and drive to find food at lunch time. We also use the Giant points at Shell.

We try to plan our errands, and run them all at the same time. Also, we have a Shell card that gives a rebate as well as we are Giant Food shoppers and get that savings on top of the rebate. Every penny helps!

I only go out on a day that I can schedule a full day of errands, after I have mapped out the most mileage economically route. I also only purchase gas at the Express Stop on Old Keene Mill Road, but only if I am going past it. I don't go out of my way to save 18-20 cents a gallon on regular gas.

I buy gas at places that offer a discount for cash.

I combine errands into fewer trips, stopping by stores on the way to/from work. And I use Giant points at Shell. I'm working on cleaning out my car; removing all the books I drive around with will make it lighter.

I stay home and read Patch. When I do go out, I combine errands to reduce my trips. And whenever I'm in Woodbridge I make sure to fill 'er up.

I go to Express Stop in Burke for gas, it's the cheapest place I know of in the DMV area, and it's close to home!

Oh yeah, and I only go to places that aren't nearby if I have to go to the area anyway (e.g. I only go to places that are near work if I'm going to work).

I moved from Centreville to Burke so I'm closer to work now...closer commute, only four miles...:)

I usually buy my gas when I go to the commisary on Fort Belvior, it's usually 7-10 cents cheaper!

We combine errands and carpool.

I only buy gas at the station near the corner of Lee Chapel and Old Keene Mill Road!

We car pool with other couples for nights out when possible. Bought a freezer so we can freeze more and shop less often.

We started walking to the store and church. It is wonderful living in Burke because you can actually walk to things.

Buy gas at Express Stop on Old Keene Mill Rd and combine errands.

Verna
I let my husband drive his car and truck and I don't drive my car to much,save on gas.

I keep the bed of my truck down. I also use giant food gas rewards program!

I try to fill up at Costco. Lowest prices.

I do a combination of things: use Giant gas rewards occasionally (only if .50 or better), group my errands to drive less, carpool with other families, and earn free gas cards from points programs (through my bank, MyPoints, and others).

Walk or ride bikes when ever possible.