Archive for August, 2008

Gas Rebate Credit Cards and Descending Fuel Prices Equal More Savings on Gas

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Using gas rebate credit cards, especially with descending fuel prices, gives consumers an opportunity to further their gas savings. National gas prices have taken a plunge for the fifth straight week and are still on the decline. As of August 7, 2008, gas per barrel dipped to an average of $118.57. [...]

Save with Gas Rebate Credit Cards

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

It is not possible to turn on the television news, to listen to news on the radio or to open a newspaper or magazine without hearing about the high prices at the pump and the effects that they are having on nearly every family. Similarly, it is not surprising to walk into a local coffee [...]

What Are Gas Rebate Cards?

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

It is increasingly common for everyone to be looking into ways to save money on gas – especially in these days when the national average price is over four dollars per gallon and fuel prices are affecting the cost of everything from groceries to public transportation to travel to home heating. Rather than simply cutting [...]

Use Credit Cards to Save Money on Gas

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

“Pain at the Pump” is, these days, a news headline regardless of where you live. In most places, the price of a gallon of gas has cleared the four dollar mark and there is not much discussion about that changing any time soon. Because of this, more and more people are finding themselves using credit [...]

Save on gas by shopping weekly or biweekly

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Little everyday trips to the grocery store may seem insignificant when it comes to lengthening the life of gasoline but, in all actuality, it is significant when it comes to saving on gas over the long haul.
Most people are aware that every time a car is turned on and off, backed-up and then driven [...]

Gas Saving Tips: Windows up or down? Part 2 Conclusion

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Yesterday’s blog was on how to save on gas and make your vehicle more fuel efficient by driving with your windows down when commuting at speeds of 44 miles per hour or less. Today’s blog will focus on how and why it is best to drive with your windows rolled up when speeds of [...]

Gas Saving Tips: Windows up or down? Part 1

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Gas prices are showing a downward trend which is sure to have many Americans leaping for joy, I know I have been.   However, does this mean that we should throw off the shackles that bind when it comes to restricting how we drive?  No, not by a long shot.   Some folks on the West Coast [...]

Save on gas when using the interstate

Monday, August 4th, 2008

The American Interstate system. What a great way to make it around to various travel destinations within our borders. You can drive unhindered, free from those nagging signs encountered when traversing on the regular highway. You know the ones; Speed limit reduced ahead, 45mph. Reduced speed ahead, 35mph. Speed [...]

5 Tips to Save Money on Gas

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Gas prices are at an all-time high these days, and summer time demand has caught up with us. Here are 5 tips to help you save money on gas.

Drive the speed limit. You get more miles per gallon by driving the speed limit (not speeding).
Avoid fast acceleration, especially while going up hills.
If you and your [...]

Drilling Won’t Slash Gas Prices?

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Brad Heavner writes to the Baltimore Sun saying, “drilling woouldn’t slash gas prices.” Then he goes on to say that, “The real impact of offshore drilling would be to increase our dependence on oil and produce more global warming pollution.”
Well, thanks for showing your true colors, Brad. Global warming advocates don’t want more ofshore drilling, because they [...]