What are you Paying for Gasoline? Petrol Prices Around the World

[sna22513]

hi ..
Since everybody talk about gasoline price keep increasing and its seem the control of gasoline costs is now controlling by Giant Oil provider.
So , no more cutsomer power. in Malaysia the price still under $2.00 (RM$ 1.69/lit)but its still consider expensive for ordinary people like us .
So , any idea to control this costs keep increasing and give us the hard life for our people.

Thanks

 

[RESET]

My plans of building an electric car are sounding cheaper every day.

 

[D_Wood]

My small town in SE Indiana between Indianapolis and Cincinnati prices are from $3.09 to $3.39 per gallon. I have parked my 2000 4x4 and driving my old "beater", a 1989 Ford mini-van that is getting 20 mpg in around town type driving conditions. The thing is ugly, a dent in the door, and shakes, rattles, and rolls on down the road (sounds like a country song eh?). It has a good motor and transmission in it, and at 185,000 miles makes a very good spare vehicle. Kind of glad I never got rid of it.
-Dan-

 

[Net123]

So , any idea to control this costs keep increasing and give us the hard life for our people.

You already know all the obvious, keep your car tuned-up and maintained, don’t hit the gas/accelerator pedal or brakes too hard (unless u really need to stop )

Here are the less obvious things that helped me gain a little on my gas mileage,

1. Don’t drive too fast, more drag = less fuel economy; keep engine humming at a constant, comfortable pace whatever type your car is (auto/manual)

2. Try not to turn on the Air conditioner every time you get in the car. However, keep in mind at high speeds, 55 miles an hour or more -- driving with your windows down actually consumes more fuel than using the A/C because it creates so much aerodynamic drag.

3. Inflate tires to max allowable pressure, it’s the best way to start saving immediately. Balance, align tires, and rotate them when necessary.

4. Clean your trunk, don’t keep too much stuff in the car, more weight = less mileage.

5. Car pool if it’s possible, that’s the best thing to do

Also, don’t start and stop engine needlessly. Idling your engine for one minute consumes the gas amount equivalent to when you start the engine. Think ahead when approaching hills. If you accelerate, do it before you reach the incline.

This was a good article I read sometime back
http://www.cnn.com/2005/AUTOS/tipsandadvice/08/12/save_gas/

 

[jmp4429]

Also, don’t start and stop engine needlessly. Idling your engine for one minute consumes the gas amount equivalent to when you start the engine.

Really? I assumed that was only true of carbureted engines, because they needed a big squirt of fuel to get started. I didn’t think fuel injected engines would require so much fuel to start up.

 

[Jim Wynne]

Really? I assumed that was only true of carbureted engines, because they needed a big squirt of fuel to get started. I didn’t think fuel injected engines would require so much fuel to start up.

They don't.

 

[Claes Gefvenberg]

So , any idea to control this costs keep increasing and give us the hard life for our people.

Actually, I had enough before prices started skyrocketing, and bought a new mountain bike in february. I did a far bit of biking before, but nowadays I use the car only when I really need to. I realize that this is an option only if your work is reasonably close. Anyway, it keeps both my wallet and waistline in shape

/Claes

 

[mshell]

The Governor of Georgia has signed an order halting taxes on motor fuel until the end of September.

 

[Scott Catron]

downtick!

Gas actually went down at the closest station to work. Yesterday it dropped 4 cents to $2.779/gallon.

Highest I've seen in the area is $2.899/gallon for regular, $3.099/gallon for premium.

 

[mshell]

I saw a sign this morning for 2.96 a gallon. That is the cheapest I have seen around here.