Without a doubt, No one enjoys paying for gas, especially when it feels like you’re spending a small fortune each time. Whether you own a car or looking at a car for rent in Manila, you definitely are going to have to spend money on gas. These 3 tips will help you save money the next time you have to fill up your car which you have to do when you return your car rental.

Look out for gas price changes

The price of gas can change often, so it’s important to keep an eye on the current prices. If you’re able to, try and fill up your tank when prices are lower. It’s pretty straightforward, but how do you find out whether or not gas prices are going down or up? There is actually a way to find whether prices are going up or down, and if you haven’t guessed by now, it’s through social media. Here’s the entire process for you to stay updated when looking out for the change in gas price.

Firstly, you’re going to want to follow social media pages from our local media outlets, and oftentimes it would just come out on your news feed, but if it does not come out on your news feed then you can just go through their social media page during the weekends oftentimes on Sunday, or you can just do a quick search on social media or any search engine. From there, they usually tell you which day gas prices would go up or down.

Use cards that can either help you accumulate rewards or get discounts

The most common type of card that you’re probably familiar with is a credit card which helps you accumulate points that can be used as rewards, or maybe offers a cash back percentage every time you purchase something. And using a credit card to pay for gas is pretty much the same.

But what if you don’t have a credit card? Then, you have two card options that you may want to consider getting. Let’s start with the card that requires you to pay a membership fee, and yes we’re referring to the gas discount that Landers offers to their members. But, if you’re not looking to purchase a membership for Landers then don’t worry because there is a free card out there that can help you out. You can apply for an SM advantage card from any SM department store, and they offer a 2 to 5 pesos discount for every liter of gas you get from Shell. Unfortunately, the SM advantage card gas discount is only applicable in Shell gas stations.

Gas up in barangays or cities where gas is cheaper

If you’re not aware, gas is more expensive in certain areas within Metro Manila, and of course provinces. For example, a gas station that could be harder to reach due to traffic and congestion in the area will most likely charge more per liter than less congested areas. It really pays off to do your research when you know you’ll be needing to fill up your rental car soon. You can search online for the cheapest gas prices in the area, or ask around for recommendations from locals.

Filling up your rental car with gas doesn’t have to be such a pain, and by following these simple tips, you can save yourself some money in the process. Just remember to plan ahead, so you’re not left scrambling at the last minute. And of course, always double-check prices before filling up your tank to avoid any surprises.