(Photo courtesy of Greg Woodhouse Photography Flickr)

Gas Prices are surging across the country, up nearly 18 cents in the last week...and if you know me, I am always trying to save a buck here and there.  Besides not driving, here are three ways to spend less:

1. Fuel Additives: Over time, it’s good for the engine and with the right product, that’s going to be good for the car. Fuel additives all make your engine run at peak efficiency and that matters for fuel economy.

2. Fill ‘Er Up Locally: Gas stations downtown are going to run you more than by where you live. So fill up in the suburbs. There are also phone apps and websites that can help you find the cheapest gas prices in your area.

3. Never Ever on a Thursday: Gas station owners tend to raise prices on Thursday ahead of the peak demand weekends. You want to fill up before 10 A.M. on Thursday to beat the price hikes. If you can do that, you’ll beat rising gasoline prices heading into Friday and Saturday.