http://beatthegaspump.com/blog Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:58:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As gasoline prices continue to set records and you find yourself spending more and more money at the gas pump, the prospect of taking that driving vacation trip seems more expensive than ever. You can travel and not break your budget on gas. You can control your gas consumption. Remember, you ... http://beatthegaspump.com/blog/dont-let-gas-prices-spoil-your-summer-travel-tips-to-save-gas/ Gas prices are now firmly entrenched at $4.00 per gallon.  Every mile you drive is the most expensive it has ever been.  Because of that you are probably starting to do away with some of the miles you used to drive.  Some of those miles are easy to forego such as ... http://beatthegaspump.com/blog/save-money-on-gas-know-your-commuting-costs/ At over $4.00 per gallon, every drop of fuel is precious, or so I thought until I see people leave their cars idling while they run back into their house to get something they forgot.  I see people idling their cars to keep cool in the air conditioning while waiting ... http://beatthegaspump.com/blog/increase-fuel-economy-by-facing-your-number-one-gas-consuming-enemy-idling/ Another day, another record gas price.  It is almost expected now.  Every day a new record is set for the price of a gallon of regular gas.  According to the American Automobile Association it is now over $3.92 and approaching 4 dollars. Will this price increase end?  It will, but only ... http://beatthegaspump.com/blog/another-day-another-record-gas-price/ All year long I have been writing that four dollars per gallon is just around the corner.  Unfortunately I have been proven correct in my prediction.  In many parts of the U.S. the price for regular gas is now at or above $4.00 per gallon. We are still a few days ... http://beatthegaspump.com/blog/400-per-gallon-is-here/ Gas companies and auto makers love it when you buy premium gas.  They like it so much that they try to perpetuate myths about high octane fuel. Myths like premium gasoline will lead to better fuel economy.  Myths like premium gas will make your car perform better.  Why do the ... http://beatthegaspump.com/blog/35/ The two ways to save money buying gas is to pay less and use less.  One of the best ways to use less gas, pay the best price and maximize savings is to plan ahead. Organizing when and where you fill up will go a long way to reduce the ... http://beatthegaspump.com/blog/save-gas-and-money-by-organizing-your-fill-ups/ With the constant rise in gas prices as it marches towards the four dollar mark and possibly beyond in many places, it is sometimes hard to put the total impact rising gas prices have on your budget. According to the American Automobile Association the average driver puts about 15,000 miles a ... http://beatthegaspump.com/blog/every-10-cents-at-the-pump-costs-you-between-150-and-300-per-year/ Oil And Gas Prices Hit High Again Well On Our Way To $4.00 Per Gallon Monday saw record highs for oil and gas.  According to the AAA gas prices rose to a record high average per gallon of $3.50.  Gasoline has risen 22 percent in the last year, and some analysts expect ... http://beatthegaspump.com/blog/well-on-our-way-to-400-per-gallon/ 1. Buy your gas in the morning or evening Gasoline becomes denser in colder temperatures.  Gas pumps are set to measure the volume of the fuel that you pump and not the density. If gas is denser then you are actually getting more gas in a gallon than you are getting ... http://beatthegaspump.com/blog/tips-and-tricks-to-maximize-your-purchase-at-the-gas-pumps/