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Driving and Road Trip Resources
Whether you're driving locally or taking a road trip, find helpful resources on USA.gov's Road and Train Travel page, including:
- Gas Mileage Tips -- Find out how driving efficiently, keeping your car in good condition, and combining trips can help you save money.
- Traffic and Road Closures -- Get resources to keep you informed about road and traffic conditions.
- Scenic Byways -- Find scenic drives that you might enjoy while traveling on the road.
Wherever you're driving, make safety a top priority and keep in mind that most states have banned texting while driving. Learn more about distracted driving.
Information provided by USA.gov & NHTSA
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Increasing Fuel Prices in the U.S.
Why the Price of Gas is Rising
Our increasing fuel costs here in the United States are mainly due to the rising price of crude oil.
Crude oil is a natural form of oil found in the ground, and it must be refined into gasoline. As of January, one gallon of crude oil costs $2.57, making up 76% of our cost of $3.38 per gallon, a national average in January.
Causes of increased crude oil prices? China and other countries have increased their demands. In addition, the instability in the Middle East means unpredictable or less output from Libya and Iran, who produce a majority of the crude oil. Less production of crude oil means higher prices for us at the pump.
World countries and corporations that sell crude oil benefit when the price is high. In 2010, about 49% of the oil used by the U.S. was imported from foreign countries. Read FAQs provided by the U.S. Energy Administration, and also what the US Energy Administration gives as breakdown on what makes up the rest of the price. Click here for those details.
What you can do? Avoid idling. It gets you zero miles per gallon. Don't be aggressive, brake hard, or rapidly accelerate. This can lower mileage by 33%. Watch your speed: every 5 mph over 60 mph, is like paying an additional $0.30 per gallon. Air conditioning “economy” and "recirculation" settings are helpful and allow reduction of chilling the hot outside air.
Check out the following links:
Information provided by USA.gov.
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Tips to Save Money on Gas
Fuel economy is important, not only because it can help us save money on gas expenses, but it can help to reduce our oil dependence costs and reduce climate change .
To find the cheapest gas prices locally and nationally you can make use of the price finder on Fueleconomy.gov .
- Drive more efficiently by driving sensibly, observing the speed limit and avoiding excess idling.
- Keep your car in shape by keeping your car's engine properly tuned and the tires properly inflated.
- Plan and combine trips to save you time and money.
- Choose a fuel efficient vehicle and take advantage of Federal tax incentives.
- Know the factors that can decrease MPG such as quick acceleration, heavy breaking and excessive idling.
For more information, also check out the Top Ten misconceptions about fuel economy at http://fueleconomy.gov/feg/topten.jsp .
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Gas Prices Got You Down?
Gas prices keep going up and up, as does the temperature these days. If commuting by foot, by bike, or by public transportation doesn't work for you, you are probably interested in getting better mileage from your vehicle. One great resource for researching fuel mileage is the Fuel Economy website, brought to you by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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This site not only offers comparisons of gas mileage, but also has a link for you to find the lowest gas prices in your area and tips to better your gas mileage.
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