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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 11:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse How do you prefer to pay for fuel? Cash Credit/debit card Other I don't buy fuel Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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How do you prefer to pay for fuel?
Cash
Credit/debit card
Other
I don't buy fuel

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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angelicaAZ Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:3 Points:1,010 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 11:41:39 AM Ignore angelicaAZ Report Abuse i don't like to pay fuel
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,559 Points:1,173,100 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 7:23:35 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse In New Jersey most stations give a "cash discount", usually 10 cents a gallon so I pay cash and save the ten cents (U.S) a gallon. All things being equal, if a credit card offers a bigger discount than the "cash discount" I would pay by credit.
cardjim Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,465 Points:2,704,755 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 9:37:52 AM Ignore cardjim Report Abuse cc
cogas1 Veteran Author Colorado Posts:399 Points:333,015 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 5:20:21 AM Ignore cogas1 Report Abuse Credit card.
gogglez Rookie Author San Jose Posts:19 Points:278,060 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 2:20:55 AM Ignore gogglez Report Abuse Via boyfriend's wallet
move2cars Rookie Author Orlando Posts:10 Points:10,370 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 6:20:08 PM Ignore move2cars Report Abuse debit 3 day float
ed9terry Rookie Author Ocala Posts:4 Points:280 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 3:43:35 PM Ignore ed9terry Report Abuse credit card
arkvet Rookie Author Little Rock Posts:2 Points:7,165 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 12:53:35 PM Ignore arkvet Report Abuse Debit card. It's quick, easy, and since I have to do it every four days I'm glad to know that I can be in and out in no time at all.
tiaclown Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:2 Points:1,370 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 12:17:28 PM Ignore tiaclown Report Abuse I purchase all my gas with a debt card
SEPTOR7 Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:1 Points:11,120 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 11:59:15 PM Ignore SEPTOR7 Report Abuse I prefer to pay by cash.
grizzlybearcub Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:5 Points:13,550 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 7:41:22 PM Ignore grizzlybearcub Report Abuse credit cards that offer the most rewards or cash back
ZAMmobile Sophomore Author Baltimore Posts:109 Points:47,055 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 12:08:13 PM Ignore ZAMmobile Report Abuse CC
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,404 Points:2,647,305 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: May 13, 2012 2:55:41 PM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse cc
jakerson All-Star Author Fresno Posts:556 Points:127,225 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 8:23:40 PM Ignore jakerson Report Abuse trade for chickens, but in a pinch I use an ATM card.
charmy98 Rookie Author KW Posts:5 Points:1,700 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:43:34 AM Ignore charmy98 Report Abuse I use both debit & credit card
twopairAL Veteran Author Huntsville Posts:486 Points:103,640 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:05:29 AM Ignore twopairAL Report Abuse Debit card. I get gas at Costco and they only take cards.
twopairAL Veteran Author Huntsville Posts:486 Points:103,640 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:05:22 AM Ignore twopairAL Report Abuse Debit card. I get gas at Costco and they only take cards.
JB1231 Rookie Author Tallahassee Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:00:13 AM Ignore JB1231 Report Abuse Debit/Credit Card at the pump. I hate having to go inside and then sometimes having to go back to get cash back.
airjammer Rookie Author Colorado Posts:55 Points:32,515 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 5:18:19 PM Ignore airjammer Report Abuse CC, that way I earn points!!!
jerrylane Rookie Author Indiana Posts:7 Points:111,115 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 7:45:21 AM Ignore jerrylane Report Abuse CC. In my opinion, it's the most secure way to pay. Also, it's quicker to pay at the pump than go inside the store, plus I get my 5% cash back each month.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:48:49 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse CC
ranger1169 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,976 Points:513,890 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:21:03 AM Ignore ranger1169 Report Abuse Would like to pay with a friendly Hello
isaiassr Rookie Author Long Island Posts:6 Points:9,710 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:19:12 AM Ignore isaiassr Report Abuse i prefer with credit, however seems like alot of stations offer cheaper paying with cash!!
rohiah10 Sophomore Author Boston Posts:157 Points:716,135 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2012 10:58:59 PM Ignore rohiah10 Report Abuse Since using gas buddy, I pay cash. It is a great savings over a period of time. The difference in price could be a savings of $2.00 or more a tankful.
Occams_Hammer Rookie Author Long Island Posts:55 Points:80,920 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2012 5:57:22 PM Ignore Occams_Hammer Report Abuse Why is it that when 81% of Gas Buddy users pay by credit card, Gas buddy recommends that cash prices be posted whenever a cash discount and credit card price exists? Gas Buddy users would be directed to the lower cash price but end up paying the higher credit price. If credit prices are reported, then 81% of gas buddy users would pay the lesser price
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2012 6:52:06 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse cc
mes1955FL Rookie Author Tampa Posts:6 Points:2,195 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 1:04:27 PM Ignore mes1955FL Report Abuse Credit Card
Waldo133 Rookie Author Chicago Posts:4 Points:330 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 9:24:20 AM Ignore Waldo133 Report Abuse AMEX Always!!
85wyatt Rookie Author San Bernardino Posts:1 Points:9,870 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 7:41:13 AM Ignore 85wyatt Report Abuse i pay by cash but normally pay with a credit card
Sarah8312 Rookie Author Charlotte Posts:2 Points:265 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:59:45 AM Ignore Sarah8312 Report Abuse I pay with debit to have a log on my online banking account, but my husband is a bartender and he pays with cash....which is hard for us to keep up with because he NEVER gets receipts!!!
LGDutch Rookie Author Salt Lake City Posts:3 Points:160 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 5:40:54 PM Ignore LGDutch Report Abuse credit card
deeNY Rookie Author New York Posts:6 Points:1,425 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 4:46:53 PM Ignore deeNY Report Abuse I pay by credit card to keep records for income purposes
carbrat Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:8 Points:542,010 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 12:15:12 PM Ignore carbrat Report Abuse Used to use a Citibank/ Citgo with 1% cash back. Now they have discontinue the program. Just another way the banks find to get you !
majikal001 Rookie Author Calgary Posts:1 Points:300 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 11:24:05 AM Ignore majikal001 Report Abuse how do i pay for fuel ? i usually pay cash but in Nanaimo at the co-op you can purchase a gas card that helps you save $$$$. how it works is you become a co-op member then you purchase a gas card with min. $100 or more. the higher amount the higher % is taken off your gas price. for example : if you put $300.00 on the gas card you get 3% per litre off youe fuel.
swordfish0007 Rookie Author San Diego Posts:7 Points:620 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 9:30:05 AM Ignore swordfish0007 Report Abuse I would rather pay by cash but normally pay with a credit card.
civic02 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:37 Points:118,050 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2012 2:05:45 PM Ignore civic02 Report Abuse Credit card. By using the same card for all purchases, it is very convenient. I keep a tab on all spending, getting cash back, while paying off the monthly balance. Also, debit cards don't give me the same guarantee against fraud, lost or stolen card.
djmayo Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:5 Points:22,310 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 10:31:07 PM Ignore djmayo Report Abuse Debt or cash. Never use credit cards.
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:15,861 Points:2,462,175 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 7:58:59 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə usually i buy from murphy® and use my wal*mart® shopping card. most of the rest of the time, i use my debit card but select the option for credit so i do not have to enter my pin. occasionally i pay with cash. i chose “other”. ə [Edited by: NakedDriver at 4/22/2012 9:00:23 PM EST]
pkrpro Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,487 Points:502,065 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 1:21:55 PM Ignore pkrpro Report Abuse cash
bigmaccal Rookie Author California Posts:49 Points:98,215 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 1:02:47 PM Ignore bigmaccal Report Abuse debit card. way easier
GasFreeLeaf Champion Author Orange County Posts:1,248 Points:475,695 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 12:29:01 PM Ignore GasFreeLeaf Report Abuse What happened to the Sep 21, 2011 FAQ: Q: Do I post the cash price, or the credit price? Show Answer Link to This A: Most consumers use debit or credit cards when making purchases. We've had far too many complaints from people stating they've gone to a station only to find out they had to pay more than what was quoted on our site. That said, please post the price before the cash discount when possible. You can still provide the cash discount information, but please enter that information in the Comments field. It would help the 81%-ers and 16%-ers if a preference button choice for cash or credit posting or display could be added and display cash in Green and credit in RED. This would help everyone make better choices.
ColoradoPapa Champion Author Colorado Posts:6,388 Points:455,215 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 10:02:56 AM Ignore ColoradoPapa Report Abuse Penfed gives 5% back on gas purchase. Then pay off the card in full each month. Get $500-$600 back each year.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 6:08:03 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse CC
Panama19 Champion Author Louisville Posts:25,328 Points:2,544,285 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2012 11:59:43 PM Ignore Panama19 Report Abuse Credit/debit card
pfidahospud Rookie Author Idaho Posts:2 Points:713,915 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2012 11:45:21 PM Ignore pfidahospud Report Abuse If ~81% of people are paying with credit or debit cards, why does the new policy state only cash prices should be listed? It makes no sense to me!
bellyman69 Rookie Author Toronto Posts:13 Points:24,985 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2012 10:54:26 PM Ignore bellyman69 Report Abuse FWIW: Poll should have been "Credit Card" "Debit Card" "Cash" "Other". Credit/Debit is not a good "combined" choice. Me? I never use anything but a reward based credit card. But many MAY prefer cash or debit because they don't want to have a "debt" to pay later.
JerseyGirl24 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:14,136 Points:2,723,600 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2012 9:30:24 PM Ignore JerseyGirl24 Report Abuse Where I live it is very common for stations to charge less for cash, so that is how I pay. There is a $.14/gal difference at the station I generally use, though $.10/gal is probably more common.
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:598 Points:1,212,535 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2012 8:54:34 PM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse I prefer convenience of paying at the pump w/credit card
shortjo1 Rookie Author Virginia Posts:33 Points:269,945 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2012 8:32:31 PM Ignore shortjo1 Report Abuse cash and debit
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2012 8:25:10 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse cash.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,411 Points:1,811,260 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2012 7:34:31 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse cash only
jevans12312 Rookie Author Houston Posts:1 Points:32,060 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2012 7:29:37 PM Ignore jevans12312 Report Abuse Debit card only [Edited by: jevans12312 at 4/21/2012 8:29:23 PM EST]