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Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As gasoline prices quickly approach an average of $4 a gallon across the country, many people are looking once again at hybrid cars as a way to cut expenditures from their budget and save money. Gasoline and Hybrids. The most obvious of such costs is simply its sticker price. Other Costs of a Hybrid. Conclusion.

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Are You Getting Ripped Off At The Gas Pump?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The email was adamant that pumps were overcharging for gasoline because the total amount didn’t really match up to the price times the number of gallons. My Gasoline Ripoff Non-Scientific Test. Here were my results: Price Per Gal. Total Price. Actual Price. Difference. 0.049440. -$0.022360.

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How Do You Handle Increasing Expenses?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It would provide links to information that outlined the differences in next year’s plan options, as well as the cost. Surprisingly, the details of the plan were almost identical to this year’s plan except for the price. Gasoline : We currently budget $75 a week for gasoline which translates to a tank of gas for our van.

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Why Use Cash?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She envisioned me running out of gasoline and not being able to get home. As an adult, I use both cash and credit as well as checks. Occasionally merchants will discount the price because they don’t have to pay the credit card fees on your purchase. At the time, I didn’t have credit cards so it was a valid concern.

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5 Easy Ways to Save on Gas The Next Time you go to the pump

Coupons Do Work

the prices and all are not always fun. Fill Up Middle of the Week: most of the time, gas prices are at the highest on the weekends (not always but it is a common fact). Although I filled it up today, Thursday and I did not see a price difference from Saturday up until today. So stop on a Wed to fill up gas.

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13 Ways to Make Your Existing Car Greener and Avoid Buying a New One

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

High gas prices got you down? I previously wrote about how I was saving money on gasoline just by driving the speed limit but for this post I wanted to share many more tips on how to make your own car more green and eco-friendly without you having to spend a ton of dough on a new hybrid this year. Change your oil regularly.

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9 Ways to Save at the Pump

Saving Cents With Sense

With rising gas prices at the pump, it can be down right painful to fill up at the gas station. You don’t need extra equipment or “stuff” in your car that just weighs it down, and ultimately burns more gasoline. Just like you plan your shopping trip, plan out your route as well so that you are driving the least amount of miles.

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