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Gas Prices Post Biggest Drop in Four Years — Dollars and Sense

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:59:56 +0000

Hurricane Sandy may have wreaked havoc on the Eastern seaboard, but its aftereffects are providing drivers all over the country with a bit of relief at the pump. According to the Lundberg Survey, which tracks gasoline prices nationally, on November 2 the average price of gas was $3.55 a gallon, down 20.75 cents from October [...]

Save Gas With These Tips

Chris Allen — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:42:40 +0000

With Gas so high these days, everyone is looking for ways to save a couple of coins here and there. Here are a couple hints for you to do that. Obvious things are, walk instead of drive, don’t do stop and go driving if you can, work out a plan for your course. Car pool!! [...]

Gas Prices To Rise Due To Drought Conditions; Could Play A Negative Role In The U.S. Recovery

Steve Tanko — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:18:27 +0000

The careful news follower has already heard about the expected rise in prices at the grocery store due to this summers harsh drought conditions across the country. What you may not have expected was how this dry season will affect prices at the gas pumps. Even if you’re not using gasoline that’s clearly labeled as [...]

What Are the Best Ways to Increase Your Gas Mileage?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:23:07 +0000

If your gas mileage doesn’t seem as good as it once was, there might be some very valid reasons — including the fact that you’re driving too aggressively. A recent experiment conducted by General Motors found that driving a bit more slowly, keeping the correct air pressure in your tires and making sure your trunk [...]

Have Gas Prices Caused You to Cut Back on Other Purchases? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:15:17 +0000

While gas prices may be coming in a little bit after a four-month surge, they still stand at almost four dollars a gallon. According to a new survey from Harris Interactive of 2,451 adults, these unprecedentedly high prices are causing Americans to change their overall spending habits.

10 Signs That Gas Prices Have Gotten Completely Out of Control

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:20:19 +0000

Anyone who has a car and a reason to go somewhere may have experienced a little weight loss this month. It’s not because they’ve been power walking, watching what they eat or doing more activities that don’t involve the use of a Snuggie. It’s because their wallets and purses weigh a lot less. The latest [...]

Gas Prices Could Hit Record High This Year — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:35:16 +0000

If it seems like it’s costing more and more to fill up your gas tank, it’s not just your imagination.

On average, a gallon of fuel costs 22 cents more than it did at this time last year. Worse yet, experts think it’ll climb higher still.

Andy Goldfine Of Duluth Organizes Ride To Work Day

Rayman — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:37:46 +0000

It's great to see a Duluthian make the national news. With the high price of gas and the economic situation, it's motivating to find alternatives that actually help us. The eye candy isn't bad either!

Today is Ride to Work Day, aimed at promoting two-wheel travel to reduce traffic and parking congestion, save on energy and bring enjoyment.

Station Accidentally Sells Gas for Slightly More Than a Buck a Gallon

Kool Staff — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:36:23 +0000

Who said gas prices are out of control?

The Torrance Daily Breeze reports a service station in Wilmington, California sold premium gas for the rock-bottom-it-must-be-1992 price of $1.10 a gallon for a four-hour period last Sunday. The gas was supposed to be sold for $4.29 a gallon.

Why Gas Prices Rise And Fall.

Chris Allen — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:43:12 +0000

I’ve heard why Gas goes up and why gas goes down, but even when oil prices go down gas prices rise…….is this the answer? Gas prices rise when oil prices rise, and fall when oil prices fall — except when they don’t. What you pay at your gas station depends on an array of factors, [...]