Aug
5
BP offers cheaper gas
August 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment
You might as well call BP Budget Petroleum now. In an effort to help struggling gas stations and appease furious consumers after the Gulf disaster, BP is lowering its gas prices. They are offering a series of incentives to their distributors that could shave two cents off the price of gasoline at the pump. The [...]
Sep
18
Small used cars aren't big sellers when gas is cheap
September 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Car buyers are looking at big cars again. Used small cars are taking the biggest hits on value in the resale market. "It's part of a larger trend that's been happening all year," says Alec Gutierrez, a senior market analyst for KBB. "Some of the weakest segments are subcompact, compact and hybrids." The trend reflects [...]
Aug
1
Should You Buy a New Car for Better Gas Mileage?
August 1, 2008 | 3 Comments
Gas prices are high. Consumers are buying fuel efficient vehicles to save money on gas. But does it really pay to buy a new vehicle just for better gas mileage? In part 1 I told you how to calculate your monthly gas bill. With that information we can figure out if it pays to buy [...]
Jul
31
How Much Do You Spend On Gas Every Month?
July 31, 2008 | 1 Comment
With record high gasoline prices, many people are considering a more fuel efficient car. But how do you know a new car will save you money? First figure out how much you spend on gas every month, then determine if a new car will save you enough money to justify the cost. You can figure [...]
May
20
5 Ways to Save Money On Gas – Gas Prices – Part 4
May 20, 2008 | 4 Comments
Gas prices are at record highs. If you've filled up recently, you probably felt a little sick after dumping $50 or more into your gas tank. Gas prices are high, but there are a few things you can do to save yourself a few bucks. This is the 4th article in a multi-part series on [...]
May
19
Everyone likes to complain about the price of gas. Gas Prices are at record highs. What can the US do about it? What can US consumers do about it? This is the 3rd article in a multi-part series on gas prices in the United States. You can read part 1 (Why Does Gas Cost So [...]
May
16
Believe It Or Not – Gas is Cheap in the United States – Gas Prices – Part 2
May 16, 2008 | 3 Comments
Do you believe that gasoline is cheap in the United States? According to CNN Money, fuel (gas, petrol, oil, diesel) in the US is relatively cheap in the US compared to other countries. Why is that and could it be even cheaper? This is the second article in a multi-part series on gas prices in [...]
May
15
Gas Prices – Part 1 – Why Does Gas Cost So Much?
May 15, 2008 | 3 Comments
Gas prices are rising daily. What is driving the increased cost of gas and fuel in general? Why does gas cost so much? Whats the biggest driver of gasoline prices? This is multi-part series on the prices of fuel (gasoline, petrol, oil, diesel), why gas costs so much and what makes up the price of [...]