Even with today’s high gas prices, there are creative ways to save on the cost of gas. Save gas is not just a celebration for your wallet. It’s a way that you can get more involved in preserving our country. I don’t mean to sound patriotic, but think about it. Wouldn’t you like to swim in the ocean without concern of contamination? Maybe you enjoy running outside but are afraid of the harmful affects of smog? The list can go on forever when talking about the benefits of preserving gas and making attempts to live more economically when gas prices continue to rise.
Here are some creative ways you can save on your weekly or bi-weekly gas prices.
1. Ride your bike to work. If you live close enough to your job, this is a great way to achieve your newly frugal life. Riding a bike also allows you to get a great workout before going to work.
2. Carpool. Some companies provide monetary benefits for those that choose to carpool to work. If your company does not have a plan in place for carpoolers, take a trip to the Human Resources department and offer to set up one. Explain the many benefits carpooling has on the city and how the company may be recognized for it’s environmental awareness actions.
3. Turn off your Air Conditioner. I know this may be difficult during hot summer days, but as try to take the heat as much as you can. If you must turn on your air conditioner, keep it at the lowest setting. You’ll still get the cool air you desire, which may be just enough to get to your destination. Parking under a shade will also help to reduce the amount of air condition that’s needed.
4. Remove all heavy loads. It takes more gas to pull heavy items. Opt to put heavy loads in the car when needed and remove soon after you are finished with using it.
5. Drive at a slow steady speed. Racing your car uses more gas than you may want. When pulling out, drive at a smooth pace and increase your speed gradually until you get to your optimum speed. Slow at a steady pace also.
6. Fill up at the cheapest gas station around. Take a day to locate the cheapest gas station in your area and try to only fill up at that particular station. Note: gas that’s of low quality may be cheap but they are not necessarily good for your car.
7. Carpool for Kid’s events. Make agreements with your parents in the neighborhood to take turns carpooling. This not only saves you time, but the amount you save in gas can be huge.
I’ve given you a few creative ideas on how to save on gas prices. I’d like to see you come up with more. Try to have fun with this. Being frustrated with constantly increasing prices will not help a bit.
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