What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: the High Price of Gasoline
Have you experienced sticker shock at the gas pump recently? The average price of a gallon of gasoline is $3.78 across the country as of October 4, 2023, and it…
Here’s How Much Gas You Waste If You Live in a City With Traffic Congestion
Photo: Nick Shoe (Shutterstock) Concern over gas prices is always high, but right now, it’s at a fever pitch. It’s one of the main topics of conversation these days (even…
Calculate Your Car’s ‘Miles Per Dollar’ Instead of Miles Per Gallon
Photo: THINK A (Shutterstock) Car mileage is usually discussed in “miles per gallon,” which generally makes sense: We calculate car usage in miles and pay for gas by the gallon.…
Why You Shouldn’t Trust Fuel Cost Estimates on New Car Window Stickers
Photo: hxdbzxy (Shutterstock) Buying a new car has always been a major investment, and at a time when everyone is feeling the pinch of inflation, it’s especially important to factor…
All the Ways to Save on Gas This Memorial Day Weekend
Photo: nata-lunata (Shutterstock) If you’re one of the 39 million or so Americans who plan to drive somewhere for Memorial Day weekend, I’m sure you already know that it will…
Is Gas Really Cheaper at Costco?
Photo: Alexandru Nika (Shutterstock) It’s March 14, and the average cost for a gallon of gas in the U.S. is $4.325, up from $3.488 one month ago, and slightly down…
The Fastest Way to Find the Cheapest Gas in Your Area
Photo: Sauko Andrei (Shutterstock) Gas prices are going up, and it sucks. But you don’t always need to live with the price you see—there might be another station on the…
Waze Can Help You Find Cheap Gas Along Your Route
Photo: Maridav (Shutterstock) If you use Waze to navigate, you don’t need to play that “should I stop for gas or shouldn’t I” game as you watch your tank drain…
7 Reasons Travel Is More Expensive This Summer
Photo: Thanakorn.P (Shutterstock) While there were some good airfare deals to be found earlier this spring, expect elevated fares this summer. The median round-trip fare has climbed 12%, to $357.36,…
7 Products Being Slammed by Inflation (and How to Avoid Spending More)
Photo: benedek (Getty Images) The cost of grocery items has climbed 2.4% overall in the last year, but the jump in retail meat prices has been much more dramatic. Compared…