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cars
Credit Card Companies Limit Gas Station Purchases
Thanks to gas prices reaching $4 per gallon and credit card limits on the dollar amount that can be spent at gas stations, some consumers now need more than one credit card just to fill up their tank."When I go to the gas station, I now have to use two credit cards just for one tank of gasoline," said Paul Brisgone of Oxford, Pa. "Kind of defeats the convenience of pay-at-the-pump." Brisgone, a field operations manager for a telecommunications company, said that he alternates among three credit cards when filling up the 32-gallon tank in his Ford F-150 pickup.
If you see a Hummer owner futzing with several credit cards at the pump, it's because they are hitting the $75 limit set by MasterCard, or the lower $50 limit used by Visa and Discover. — CAREY GREENBERG-BERGER More » -
supply and demand
Gas Station Owners Hate High Gas Prices
Gas station owners like Rob Garrett say they don't like high gas prices, because it cuts their profit margin and they have to rely on things like car washes and snack food to make a profit, according to USA Today. More » -
consumption
$4 Gas? So What? Sales of SUVs Up 25%
According to Bankrate sales of SUVs are up 25% from this time last year. Wait, weren't we all buying Priuses because we can't afford $4 gas? Nope. More » -
economics
Ethanol Demand To Drive Milk to $4 A Gallon, With Other Prices To Follow?
Ethanol, the motor fuel alternative to gasoline that has the potential to save Americans a fortune at the pump and reduce our reliance on foreign oil, isn't as cheap as the strict ethanol versus gasoline price comparison may appear. In fact, it may be more expensive when total costs are calculated, reports the AP and MoneyCentral. More » -
gas
AAA: The Number One Waste Of Gas Is...
Running the air conditioner on full blast, keeping the trunk full, and idling excessively are all great ways to waste gas; but, the number one waste of gas may surprise you:The U.S. Department of Energy reports that the average driver can improve mileage by 3.3 percent simply by inflating their vehicle's tires regularly. In fact, according to the AAA, under-inflated tires are the No. 1 way we waste gas. One out of every four cars and one out of every three pickups, vans, and SUVs have at least one extremely low tire.
Next time you pull into a gas station, whip out the old tire gauge and see if your tires need some air. — CAREY GREENBERG-BERGER More » -
features
Why Is Gas So Freakin' Expensive?
Did you know that gas price gouging almost never occurs as prices rise? Rather, it's most often when dealers keep prices artificially high even as their costs fall. More »
2:46 PM on Tue May 29 2007
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my that's expensive
Only Two States Have Average Gas Prices Under $3
Congratulations New Jersey and New Hampshire! Your average price per gallon for that life blood we call gasoline is still under $3. New Jersey has the cheapest gas at an average price of just $2.93! How do they do it? More importantly, how did we managed to write this post without cracking a New Jersey joke? Because we're above that, people. Yes, we are. —MEGHANN MARCO More » -
cars
Get 30 More Miles Per Tank: Turn Off Engine If Idling More Than 10 Seconds
If you're going to be idling for more than 10 seconds, you can get 30 more miles per tank, according to the Canadian Office of Energy Efficiency and the Celias blog. More » -
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5 Ways To Find Cheap Gas
Life Clever has five different ways to find cheap gas fast: Desktop widgets, websites, text-messaging services, mobile web browser and GPS. More » -
driving
Potentially Insane Ways To Increase Your Fuel Efficiency
Wayne, the world's most fuel-efficient driver, really hates wasting gas. From MotherJones: More » -
cars
New EPA Fuel Economy Stickers To Use More Realistic Estimates
Starting with the 2008 line, new cars will feature an improved fuel economy sticker with better estimates of gas usage. The stickers will show an increased range of expected mpg, depending on how one drives. More » -
gas
Gas Price Election Conspiracy Press Coverage is Adorable
We think it's cute the way that reporters try to compensate for the partisan nature of reporting on "election conspiracies" and go out of their way to find the most plain-spoken down-homey stereotypically right-leaning type dude they can. More » -
howto
HOWTO: Dispute a Utility Bill
While it doesn't compare to Michelle's $27,933.55 bill, last year we received what can only be called a totally bullshit $170 electric bill for a month when everyone was out of town. The problem was—we had no idea how to dispute it. Call in our Uncle Mickey? Scream colorful metaphors into the telephone? More » -
michelle stevens
The $27,933.55 Gas Bill
Michelle Stevens was shocked to open her mail and see People's Gas bill for $27,933.55 More » -
followups
WhiteFence.com's Tainted Ties
A few weeks ago, we posted about WhiteFence.com, a site that lets you compare and contrast service providers, which could be especially good for when you're moving. More » -
consumerist kit
Questions To Ask Energy Resellers
Many states offer a choice of energy suppliers. Some of these energy resellers actually can offer savings, but before you sign, be sure to ask a few questions, especially if they come to your door. More » -
whitefence
WhiteFence: Slash All Your Bills, Compare and Contrast
UPDATE: WhiteFence is not an unbiased recommendation site. They form "partnerships" with certain providers, limiting consumer choice. Read more in this update. More »
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