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The cost of gas will probably not get back to the 99 cents per gallon that I once remembered it being. It’s funny to me to see people complaining so much about money spent on gas when most people don’t do much to save money is their automobile fuel expenditures. It also surprises me that most people probably don’t really realize how much money we are all really spending on gas. I could go into detail about how much More percentage wise and pull some average figures, but I encourage you to simply add up how many gallons you use each week, and multiply that by how much gas is. Then take that figure and consider that gas was about a dollar per gallon not long ago. You look at how much more you are spending each year. Then take into account how many people are doing the same. That’s a lot of people spending a lot of money.

Of course you should also think about the delivery of goods at and services that we all use and how it is costing more to transport all of the food and supplies that we all use.

There are several good things we should all do in order to get better gas mileage and save on gas in general. Everyone should have their cars and trucks engines and exhaust systems checked out, tuned up and or fixed. There are real savings when it comes to having a well oil machine working for you rather than against your bank account. Small issues like new spark plugs, a replaced oxygen sensor and clean fuel and air filters can make a big different difference throughout the year. Also cost keep up with your tire pressure, especially when the temperature change, having the wrong air pressure in your tires costs you more money at the gas pump.

There are many more things most people can do to use less gasoline, I suggest people start finding ways to drive less, there are many ways to make this a reality. More on that in another post.

Traveling with other people, carpooling, even finding ways to save when you go on vacation will all make a big impact on the gasoline we consume. Also consider when you are looking for a new place to live, that real estate is often priced according to amenities nearby, sometimes it saves you more time and money ti live in a place that is a little more expensive with the monthly payment. If you travel a lot with your vehicle, living closer to the places you travel most makes the most sense.

Saving money saves life.