Murphy Cheap Gas Blog

Like free stuff?  Like Dr. Pepper?  Well, today is your lucky day.  Become a fan of Murphy USA on Facebook and get a free 20 oz Dr. Pepper product! 

Anyone who “Likes” Murphy USA on Facebook from now until the end of September will receive a FREE 20 oz Dr. Pepper product, redeemable at your local Murphy USA!  And no one likes to drink alone – so after you get your free drink, send free Dr. Peppers to your Facebook friends!  You can only send 4 at a time, so visit back every day to keep all of your friends well hydrated!

Think you’re Murphy USA’s biggest fan? (And hey, what’s not love? We’re the cheapest gas 95% of the time!)  Then hop over to the Murphy USA Facebook Page and submit your videos and pictures showing everyone why YOU are our biggest fan!  You could win a $100 Gas Card from Murphy USA!

How to play: Post a picture of video shot at a Murphy USA or Murphy Express station that you think best shows why you are our biggest fan.  It can be of anything (keep it clean!) and feel free to tell a story with it!  The more creative, the better!

How to win: The qualifying video or picture with the most “Likes” on Monday, August 30 at 12:00PM Central Time wins!  Get all of your friends, family, and even random strangers to vote for you!  Posting a great picture or video helps, so you get the votes of as many of our 37,000 fans as possible. 

Here’s a great example:

Murphy USA would like to wish all of the fathers out there a Happy Father’s Day.  To help you celebrate, we’re honoring dads with a free Cigar case, with the purchase of any flavor Black & Mild 5 pack.  Supplies are limited, so be sure to stop by early on Father’s Day, June 20, and grab yours!

Happy Father’s Day!

As the mega-music festival Bonnaroo descends on tiny Manchester, TN, brining over 70,000 festival-goers into the town, the Murphy USA station there really gets a chance to shine with people who may not be familiar with the unique values and service that Murphy USA offers. 

As Store Manager Laura says, "Murphy USA is one of the pre-festival hangouts!" Year after year Laura and her crew get the exciting opportunity to create new relationships with customers who make the trek to Bonaroo. "I sold a pack a cigarettes to a man today I have seen every year for the past 5 years, the traveling customers love it, they can't wait to see the 'the lady in the box! '

If you’re attending Bonnaroo, be sure to stop by Murphy USA and say “hi,” to Laura, the Lady in the Box!

We’re all about you getting the most bang for your buck at our pump!!! We work hard to provide some of the cheapest gas prices in the neighborhood but we want to let you know that there are some things that you can do to increase your gas mileage. Every little bit helps!!!

• Keep your tires aired up! Keep your tires aired up according to the manufacturer’s specifications which are located on the inside of the driver side door or in your drivers manual. Check the air pressure at least two times a month – more often if the weather and temperature is changing.
• Get that junk out of your trunk! Getting rid of things that you do not need to haul around can save you an additional 2-4% of gas. It adds up!
• Tune up! Keep your spark plugs and distributor cap performing efficiently. It won’t increase your gas mileage, but it will help it from being decreased from poorly performing parts.
• Don’t drive around with dirty air and fuel filters! Dirty air and fuel filters reduce your gas mileage.
• Get aligned! Keep your tires aligned, not only will it keep your tires from being damaged it will also keep your fuel mileage up. Both your tires and bank account will appreciate this!
• Zero to 60 in . . . Accelerate smoothly – don’t slam down the gas pedal!
• Slow your roll! Believe it or not, driving the speed limit generally improves gas mileage. Also, coasting to a stop will use less gas and extend the life of your breaks.
• Cruisin’ down the road. . . Use cruise control or drive at a steady speed. Doing this will improve your gas mileage. But, turn it off when going up large hills.
• Combine your trips! Vehicles operate more efficiently when their engines are warm. Combining your trips will help you get better gas mileage and reduce the amount of back and forth driving which will reduce your total mileage.
• Don’t be a show off! Park facing out by pulling through a parking spot. This reduces the amount of gas you use because you’re not backing in and out. Also, parking a little further from the entrance will get you some extra exercise and save you some gas by not idling around the lot stalking cars that are leaving.
• Read your owner’s manual! Read your owner’s manual for the recommended gas and buy that. If it doesn’t recommend premium chances are that it won’t do anything extra for your gas mileage.
• Discount Cards! Did you know that you can fill up at Murphy USA using a Wal-Mart gift card? Did you know that it will give you 3 cents off at the pump? Enough said.
• Don’t be a gas snob! Pay attention to your local gas prices and fill up at the best priced station.
• One word: Additech.  Use a fuel additive to clean your engine and get old cars performing like new!  Oh and look, there’s a coupon for Additech!

Be sure to sign up for Murph e-Offers and get great deals every month!  Subscribers have been getting some great gas coupons a few times a month lately, so it’s another great way to save money during travel season!

Ever wish you could see the price of gas without driving to the station? That REAL gas prices were available from your mobile phone, not just the last amount some other user put into a database? Wish there was a way to find the cheapest gas and compare prices nearby? Check out the new Cheap Gas Finder App by Murphy USA in the iTunes App store and Android Market!

You can use the Cheap Gas Finder App to find nearby Murphy USA Stations, and get directions there. Not sure if it’s the cheapest around (and we are, 96% of the time)? Just tap “Compare” and see other stations nearby and their prices.

Once you’ve seen the price, tap “Special Offers” and find exclusive Murphy USA Coupons for saving on everything from sodas to GAS!

Check it out in iTunes and the Android Market today, and never pay too much for gas again!

Murphy USA is really piling it on this month, with free cokes on Facebook, $2 off Premium and Diesel from Murph e-Offers, and now we have a coupon for $1 off off Regular Gas!

We offer these promotions relatively often, so be sure to sign up for Murph e-Offers to get the latest information!  Murphy USA has a reputation for saving customers money on gas, and we’re committed to delivering the best deals possible to our online community.

Just print the coupon below!  Limit one per person.  Expires on May 9, 2010.

We had such an overwhelming response from our community in regards to March’s $2 off coupon for gas, that we decided to revisit that coupon this month, with a slight twist.  This month’s Murph e-Offer features a $2 off coupon for Premium and Diesel.  Gas is expensive, but we’re helping you get prepared for travel season with a great offer to make it a little easier on your pocketbooks. 

The coupon below is a one-time use coupon, so be ready to print when you click the link.  And please, keep the ideas coming for future coupons and special offers.

Murph e-Offers sends out monthly coupons and special deals for Murphy USA Customers.  It’s our small way of saying “Thanks,” for your business.  If you’re not already subscribed, you can still get access to this month’s coupon, and receive future coupons the day they’re released!  Click here to get started saving.

Murphy USA’s Free Coke Facebook App launched yesterday, and we’ve already given away over 10,000 20 oz Coca Cola products!  Check out our Facebook widget on the left to get yours today! 

Visit the Murphy USA Facebook Page and follow the prompts to register.  You will receive an email with a 1 TIME USE link to your coupon.  Be sure to have your printer connected and ready when you click the link.  You can redeem your coupon at any Murphy USA or Murphy Express Station! 

Get Refreshed with Coke Zero and Murphy USA!

Congratulations to the winners of the Murphy USA Bracket Challenge.  There are 4 winners total, however, only 3 have stepped up to claim their prize.  We will be announcing a 4th winner soon – if you are from the North Region – keep an eye out on your inbox!

• East Region: Tammy S. – North Carolina
• West Region:  Leo D. – Oklahoma
• South Region:  Kevin U. – Alabama
• North Region:  Terry B. - Indiana

Congratulations to all our winners!  I hope you enjoy that YEAR’s worth of free gas!