Consumer Solutions to High Gas Prices

As a consumer it is an undeniable fact that gasoline prices continue to rise in America. Gasoline prices continue to rise for several reasons. The Economy's instability, War in the middle east, fears over demand and OPEC's ability to meet demand supply are just a few of these reasons. America is extremely too Dependant on foreign oil to meet the supply demands of our ever growing society.

If you are one of the many looking for solutions to high gas prices? Here are some suggestions:

Perform regular, routine maintenance on your vehicles. Here's why. A dirty air filter can reduce gas mileage and efficiency by 40%. Tires that are above or below recommended air pressure can affect gas efficiency by as much as 2%.

Change some of your driving habits. Speeding is a major killer of gas efficiency. Going an average speed of 55 miles per hour can cause a difference of gas efficiency by 25% compared to traveling a speed of 75 miles per hour. Some other solutions to high gas prices are: use cruise control whenever possible, keep the weight of items in you vehicle to a minimum by carrying only the items needed. Keep your windows closed, it actually decreases gas mileage compared to using the A/C. Remove items such as luggage racks that decrease the aerodynamics of your vehicle. Avoid aggressive driving and stop and go traffic are some other solutions to high gas prices.

As gas prices soar and fuel efficient technology changes those of us driving older vehicles with less fuel efficiency should highly consider purchasing a newer vehicle. One could either purchase a fuel efficient hybrid or consider modifying your current vehicle to improve fuel performance. An inventor by the name of Stan Meyers has even found a way to get your car to run on water