The price for a gallon of gas has surged to a national high.
"I think it will probably happen even much sooner than that, GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan told ABC News,"potentially even by the end of the month, so gas prices continue to go up and defy expectations."Change the way you drive
Most cars achieve optimal fuel economy around 55 mph, according to GasBuddy. Driving too fast or too slow won't give you the most bang for your buck."Aerodynamic drag causes fuel economy to drop off significantly as speeds increase above 50 mph," the group says.Gas prices are displayed on a pump at a gas station in New York City, March 7, 2022.
Experts also said it is key to remember to accelerate gradually and ease up on the brake --- braking suddenly or speeding up fast is hard on fuel economy. Cruise control can help you maintain the proper speed and save fuel.Making sure that your car is properly maintained will ensure a problem with the vehicle isn't using up more fuel than it should.In that case,"take your car to the repair shop as soon as possible," AAA says.
Many people use the app Waze for directions, but it also has a gas feature that can show you the nearest gas stations along with prices.The app GasBuddy is another resource constantly updating gas prices in real-time. In addition, you can get alerts on deals sent to your phone. Another app to check out is Gas Guru. It aims to help you find the cheapest gas prices with information straight from the oil price information service. The app lets you search by fuel grade and amenities as well.
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