It’s that time of year again, and CNBC.com reports that gas prices are climbing, but the irritation level of consumers is not. At least not like it was in 2008 when gas prices per gallon hit $4.00 and change. This year, its been predicted that consumers won’t be outraged until gas is 4 dollars or [...]

Bankrate.com reports that $4 per gallon gasoline could soon be in our future, again. After averaging a relatively modest $2.78 in 2010, the federal government’s Energy Information Administration predicts the price of gas will rise substantially this year and next, hitting an average of $3.29 in 2012, with price spikes temporarily raising the price well beyond [...]

General Motors has given its support for President Obama’s strict fuel standards, and plans on following suit to manufacturer vehicles with better mileage. From Kansascity.com: General Motors, in a statement, said it was fully committed to the approach, which will set a uniform standard in the United States for fuel economy and greenhouse-gas reduction. Fritz [...]

From Businessweek.com: Ford Motor Co. Chairman Bill Ford Jr. says his company is well positioned to meet fuel economy standards proposed by President Barack Obama. Speaking Friday during the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual policy conference on Mackinac Island, Ford said his company intends to be the fuel economy leader in every automotive segment. Read the [...]

Pros and Cons of Obama’s New Plan For Fuel Efficiency Our nation’s automotive industry is currently falling apart at an astounding rate. Because of this, leading auto manufacturers in the U.S. have to make some drastic changes – and in some cases this may mean a complete restructuring and overhaul of the way they operate [...]

Has anyone else noticed how gas prices always seem to go up on the weekends? Not only do we find that gas prices increase on weekends but they also consistently rise when we have a holiday. Are gas prices going up for Memorial Day weekend? If gas price patterns are any indication, the answer would [...]

Bizjournals.com reports gas prices dropping in Pennsylvania, but only by one cent. The report covered Erie to Altoona. Forbes.com reported that the Carolinas will see gas prices stabilized for the Easter holiday, and compared to last year and the year before, gas prices at Easter are down significantly. Ohio is one of the leaders in [...]

In a recent article posting we discussed a website that predicts gas price futures. Can anyone really be sure what the future will hold for the ups and downs of gas prices at the pump? Apparently, they can. GasPredictor.com has announced 100 Consecutive Correct Predictions, a recent press release states on prweb.com. Their first prediction [...]

Saving money by paying less than $2.00 a gallon for gas has decreased the financial strain many Americans have been feeling, but will it last? ConocoPhillips’ (COP) chief executive Jim Mulva thinks an increase in the price per barrel of oil will increase, but not to the dramatic points we’ve seen in recent past. "We [...]

Another tip from AutoCareInsurance.com to help you in your troubled economy: When gas was $4.00 per gallon, many of us used the now famous gasbuddy.com to find the cheapest source of gas. It features a simple search in  your area and includes many, if not all, of the local gas station prices. Lately, gas prices [...]

According to a recent press release you can now travel to Fort Collins, CO without the worry about gas prices, as long as you stay at the Residence Inn. The popular hotel is offering a $25 gas gift card for every night stayed Thursday through Sunday. Wow! So now while you’re going to visit Rocky Mountain National Park, or [...]

As the economy continued with its downward spiral, one “positive” side effect of businesses closing their doors was the reduction in gas prices.  After all, with less businesses in operation, there was a decreased demand for oil, which resulted in paying less at the gas pump.  Of course, ask anyone who lost his or her [...]

Although the price of gasoline has recently been on the decline, it is still far more expensive than it was just a few years ago.  In addition, when the economy finally sees a rebound, we will likely see gas prices go up once more.  Therefore, you might want to start taking steps to monitor the [...]

Now that we have a new President-elect ready to take office next year, you may be wondering what he has in store for us in terms of energy sources and vehicle options.  Before he was elected to office, Barack Obama made it clear that he was concerned about our energy situation and that he wanted [...]

Biofuels have received a great deal of attention lately and, according to a poll commissioned by the Ethanol Promotions and Information Council (EPIC), a large number of consumers view biofuel as being the answer to providing the United States with long term energy security.  According to a press release from EPIC, the majority of consumers [...]