AS Americans face a gas price surge, some drivers are looking for fuel discounts at the click of a button.
There are several apps and platforms that offer free cash by completing short surveys or watching videos.
And drivers can take advantage of the extra money as gas prices in the US spiral, according to KDVR.
Swagbucks is one platform which and will provide $5 just for signing up.
People using the platform can earn about 25 to 50 cents per survey, which each take a few minutes to complete.
“I’ve tested them myself. I tested dozens of these apps myself. They are legitimate. Some provide more options than others, you kind of have to sign up for a few of them,” reported Wealth of Geeks blogger Andrew Herrig.
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“Most of them have on their terms of service they will not spam you. It might be a good idea to have a separate e-mail account set up for these, especially since you’re probably going to get dozens of emails per day with surveys popping up.”
The platform allows users to redeem their accumulated money through various gift cards, including Amazon, Walmart, or pre-paid VISA gift cards.
With some motivation, users can earn up to $100 per month, which can help with the skyrocketing gas prices.
The gas price per gallon was $2.88 a year ago and currently stands at $4.24 per AAA.
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Prices are rocketing because of inflation and Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine, putting great pressure on those who commute and travel daily.
The war has caused cuts in supply from Russia, with gas giant Shell announcing it will stop purchasing gas from the country.
On top of the war, storm weather has also hurt the gas prices.
When Hurricane Ida hit in late August 2021, oil drilling capacity was significantly impacted, according to the US Energy Information Administration
This had a knock on effect on the industry that is still being felt months later.