What can you do to cut gas consumption to offset rising prices?
Here's a list of tips from the Consumer Federation of America, as reported by consumeraffairs.com.
- Slow down.
- Check the oil filter.
- Fix the alignment.
- Get a tune up.
- Pump up your tires.
- Check the gas cap.
- Reduce the weight in your car.
- Drive more smoothly.
- Don't ride the brakes.
- Stop idling.
If consumers practice these tips, they'll save 13 percent on their gas bills, according to the federation.
It's also important to avoid getting hooked by gas gadget scams during these days of high gas prices.
See the fact sheet, How to Deal With Rising Gas Prices: FTC Consumer Alert, for details.
Tomorrow's post on Unlocking The Power of Your Money discuss How to Check Out the Price of Gas.
Hello Rita…
We should blog roll since we have the same market target.
Lots of good information between the two of us for the Baby Boomers!.
Enjoy the summer…
Southern smiles and world peace,
Sharon
BabyBoomerAdvisorClub.com
Hi Sharon,
My emphasis is providing information for boomer consumers. What kinds of information do you offer to boomers?
Rita
Of all the political reactions to rising gas prices the least mentioned is “use less”. Instead we get proposals like a federal gas tax holiday or start drilling in the Alaska wildlife reserve.
Hi Pete,
I agree we need to emphasis using less gas, and I think we need a significant reaction from the federal government on the issue, such as a windfall profits tax. The sooner the better.