$4 per gallon appears to be the tipping point for most drivers. Are you doing anything differently to save on gas?
revealed that with the cost of gas at least $4 a gallon nationwide, 60% of people say they will change their driving and lifestyle habits.A third of adult drivers under the age of 35 said they would be open to carpooling, and 68% of drivers over the age of 35 said they would rather save by combining errands.
About 53% of older Americans said they would cut back on shopping or dining out to save money on gas. The national average for a gallon of gas set a new record for a third straight day Thursday, hitting $4.32 a gallon. It is not likely that drivers will see relief at the pump anytime soon. Here are some tips from AAA to help with fuel efficiency:Map your route to minimize unnecessary turnarounds or backtracking.Use “fast pass” or “express” toll lanes to avoid unnecessary stops or slowdowns on the highway.
Reducing highway speeds by 5-10 mph can increase fuel economy by as much as 14%, as fuel economy peaks at around 50 mph on most cars.
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