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According to the U.S. Department of Energy gas prices have jumped up roughly 250% in the last 5 years. There have certainly been some declines here and there - but nothing really significant.
A lot of us breathe a sigh of relief when we hear that fuel prices are on their way down...but we also realize that as easily as they can go down - they can go back up again. The scariest thing of all is that we realize we are virtually powerless. Let's face it- if prices jumped up 500% we would still be forced to pay them - if we are still intent on driving our fuel-dependant cars of course.
Here are some tips for Disciplined People:
- "Shop" for gasoline on the Internet. You can compare prices this way.
- Change your lifestyle. Ex: take shorter-distanced vacations.
- Drive less
- Cut out unnecessary expenses: eating out, buying fancy clothes, etc.
- Take public transportation.
- Buy a hybrid - probably the most appealing of all these.
Here are some useful tips for Not-So-Disciplined People:
Treat Your Car More Nicely
Say what? Drive more smoothly and no more coming to screeching stops at the red lights - or the tearing away from them when they turn green. This simple tip actually makes the best use of your fuel over all these other tips.
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