Gas prices are high right now. Use these 6 tools to save on fuel

Just ahead of summer road trip season, Americans are feeling even more pain at the pump. The national average price for a gallon of regular gas hit $4.39 on May 1, according to AAA . That's an increase of about 8% from a month earlier, when gas reached $4.06 per gallon. Americans aren't just feeling price hikes in gas; they're seeing increases for other essentials like food. But there are ways to find cheaper gas, if you know where to look and what tools to use. Below, CNBC Select rounds up our top ways to save on gas. We want to hear your story Are you living paycheck to paycheck, or do you have a financial success you're comfortable sharing with a reporter? Please fill out this quick form . Use an app to find the best prices There's never been a better time to shop around before you fill up the tank. Gas prices can vary widely, even from block to block. Keeping an eye on prices can help, but comparing numbers across a large area can help you find better deals. GasBuddy can help you view prices at dozens of local stations, allowing you to filter by price, distance or both factors. It's free to download and use, and available in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The app can also help you earn rewards for completing tasks like uploading receipts. Features Gasbuddy helps you find the cheapest gas near you in one easy-to-use app. It's helped people find the best gas prices over 900 million times and save over $3.1 billion at the pump. …