⛽️ What Are You Paying At The Pump? Any TIPS To Save On Gas?

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September 22, 2026
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[Tuesday 9/22/26 6:20am ET]

I was in SHOCK yesterday when I happen to "glance" at the Kroger Gas Prices as I headed into store to get my Weekly Groceries.

Lol, trying to HOLD ONTO the half tank I now have.

Back BEFORE Gas prices started upward, I would Gas up once a month when I received my Monthly Retirement Social Security.

Now I am staying home & driving ONLY as required (food,medical).

Geez, are we stuck with NEVER seeing "lower" Gas prices? 🤔 I feel once the wars go away (if they ever), YES!!!

I am SAVING as mentioned above by staying home but TOTALLY BORED & really struggling with having to do this in my Retirement. But have NO interest in getting behind on things like rent, electric, car insurance and so on.

One TIP I read over the years is to COMBINE your errands when you can.

Another TIP I saw online was to LIGHTEN your load. I was "guilty" of carrying around stuff in my trunk I had forgotten about. The ONLY time I ADD anything to my vehicle is during Winter. Got to be able to either "dig out" or "wait for" my State Farm Roadside Assistance to arrive. Hope to NEVER be stuck. Too old to be out there "freezing" my a.s off. 😉

(1) How are you SAVING ON GAS? 🤔

(2) What are you PAYING at the gas pump? 🤔

Thanks,

Nicole (Friends & Family Forum)

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SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Wednesday 9/30/26 3pm]

Hi Karl @karlsidman , thanks for stopping by!!!

Nicole (Friends & Family Forum)

➡️[*** KARL Check out Gas Buddy either on the app or on computer to find out the prices in your area.

K

karlsidman

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Check out Gas Buddy either on the app or on computer to find out the prices in your area.

SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Monday 9/27/26 11:21pm ET]

Hi Michelle @MichelleH65159 , space is a "challenge" in my Studio Apt. That is why I go weekly. Take care, Nicole!

➡️[*** MICHELLE POSTED - Maybe go to Kroger bi-weekly instead of weekly.

M

MichelleH65159

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Maybe go to Kroger bi-weekly instead of weekly.

M

MichelleH65159

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$5.60+ on the left coast. No problems...

SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Sunday 9/27/26]

Thanks Sherrie @SherrieS897988 for the birthday wishes. Lol, was a boring one but hey, I made to another year. 😅 With all the changes expected next year for Medicare (more money for us to pay), I am really HOPING gas goes down SOON. 🤞 WE appreciate you stopping by.

Nicole (Friends & Family Forum)

➡️[*** SHERRIE POSTED - I am sorry your Birthday road trip had to be cancelled. Hope you had a blessed birthday regardless. 😃

Here in Tn, its around 3.76 per gallon, went down a couple of cents in the last couple of days but still outrageous! I only go out if my Mom ( aged 80 ) or myself has a medical appointment or we need groceries. We used to joy ride a little to break the daily norm and to get my Mom out some since she cannot ambulate very well but nowadays we just stay at home.

SummerOnTheWay1Author

[Saturday 9/26/26]

$4.30 at Kroger here in Virginia. 😱 It keeps INCREASING!!! Wonder IF we will reach $5 this week? Hope NOT!!! Lol, still staying home EXCEPT for groceries & Medical Appointments. Today is my 68th Birthday & had "plans" for a Road Trip for a day. Oh well, maybe NEXT YEAR. 🤞