Can Politicians Really Affect the Price of Gasoline?
With all the hullabaloo over the midterm elections, and the recent plummet of national gas prices, I kept wondering, Can politicians actually have an effect on gasoline prices? I’ve heard…
DIY Friday: Simple Strategies to Save on Gasoline
What’s the first thing many people do when they finally feel the warm weather arrive? Yes, we all enjoy running down the street to catch Mister Softee, but that’s not...
What you really save when you drive 55
Back in 1974, the National Maximum Speed Law was introduced to cap speed limits at 55 mph. Signed into law with the goal of saving on gasoline usage, its opponents...
Biofuel and the blend wall: what every car owner should know
After extensive research involving the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the EPA determined that the reasons for the decreased biofuel mandate stem from a combination…
Gas Prices: The U.S. Lags Behind the World
The price of gas has been a hot topic for years now and just as relief seems near, the prices rise again. It’s been a cycle of flashing “E’s” on…
Gas Prices Rise Despite Epic Oil Boom
We’ve all noticed it. The price of a gallon of gasoline always seems to be increasing. Can’t we catch a break? Will the price at the pump ever fall? Unfortunately,…
Fuel for Thought – Is E15 Gasoline Harmful to Your Car?
As you may have noticed when filling the gas tank, changes are emerging at the pump. Many new gas stations offer four or even five selections of fuel, taking the…
Gasoline Consumption, Production Drop Causes Seasonal Adjustments
Vienna-based research firm JNC Energy GmbH released a report this week about the need to scale back production at gasoline refineries to avoid a large surplus. The report continues, “Lower…