Gas For Less Money

Gas prices took a brief dip – down to about $3.89/gallon in my neck of the woods in New York. It may drop a little further, but as mentioned in the previous post, the particulars that are keeping gas prices so high have not changed.
Gas mileage improvements are still the best way to spend less [...]

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Gas prices have been falling the last few weeks. Where I live in New York, I can now get regular for about $3.89/gallon.
The drop in gas prices has been due to the price for crude oil falling on the world market. This is wonderful for consumers – though I should add, no reason not to [...]

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New Report Shows Impact of Fluctuating Gas Prices on Consumer Shopping and Buying Behavior
The Neilsen Company: Dramatic fluctuations in gas prices are disrupting U.S. consumer spending and expected to continue, leaving consumers with less money to spend at retail, entertainment and dining out, according to a new study by The Nielsen Company. Nielsen’s [...]

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The oil companies have done a great job marketing high-octane gasoline. Surveys show most people believe a higher octane gas will improve their car’s performance, provide more power, improve gas mileage, and significantly lengthen the life of their automobile.
In fact, the recommended gasoline for most cars is regular octane, and in most cases, using a [...]

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