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Gas Prices Slightly Higher This Memorial Day Weekend

Posted May 23rd 2013 by Matthew de Paula | AOL Autos

There will be more Memorial Day travelers on the road this year, facing a slight increase in gas prices, according to AAA. ...

CATEGORIES: Fuel Efficiency, Driving, Gas Prices

Summer Gas Prices Expected To Be Lowest In Three Years

Posted Apr 10th 2013 by Michael Zak | AOL Autos

The average retail price for a gallon of gas is expected to be $3.63 this summer. ...

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Gas Pices Down This Memorial Day Weekend

Posted May 30th 2011 by David Kiley

Gas prices are dropping this Memorial Day weekend, according to the latest surveys of gas prices state by state. ...

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Why Gas Prices Are Rapidly Climbing

Posted Aug 9th 2012 by David Kiley

You surely have noticed that gas prices have been creeping up nationally in the last few weeks. In suburban Michigan, the price of regular has climbed ten cents in about a week. In California, gas prices are averaging about $4.00. ...

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Gas Prices Climbing Fast Hurts Obama And Helps Hybrid Sales

Posted Feb 23rd 2012 by David Kiley | AOL Autos

Gas prices are rising faster than members of the media can cover the story. While doing a stand-up about higher gas prices, one California reporter turned around to see the station owner changing the price on the signpost by ten cents a gallon. ...

Why Are Gas Prices Dropping?

Posted Jun 3rd 2010 by Kevin Ransom | AOL Autos

A wise man once said that the hardest thing in the world to predict was the future. To which we would add: “Especially gasoline prices.” Fuel prices have indeed been a moving target over the last couple of years. Now, summer is upon us, a season when gas price increases are as ...

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Gas Prices Dropping, But Still At Record High For Thanksgiving

Posted Nov 21st 2012 by Michael Zak | AOL Autos

Although gas prices have been steadily declining over the past few days, and seem reasonable compared with $4.00-plus pump prices, it looks like travelers will see a record high for Thanksgiving weekend this year. ...

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Gas Prices Trending Downwards

Posted Jul 11th 2011 by Michael Zak | AOL Autos

Though we are right smack in the middle of July, a time of vacationing and road trips for millions of Americans, gas prices are remaining relatively cheap. As of Monday morning, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $3.631, which is up slightly over yesterday's average ...

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Social Media Fueling Campaigns For Gas Boycotts

Posted Apr 15th 2011 by Michael Zak | AOL Autos

With nationwide gas prices hitting an average of $3.80 per gallon this week, consumers are truly feeling the pain at the pump. And, as a result, they're starting to fight back. ...

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Gas Prices Could Fall To Under $3 By This Autumn

Posted Jun 26th 2012 by AOL Autos Staff

Here's some good news for your Tuesday: Gas prices have been dropping quite drastically over the past several weeks and analysts expect the trend to continue. ...

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Gas Prices: Top Five Best and Worst States

Posted Jul 18th 2008 by Craig Howie | AOL Autos

Price of gas got you crying at the pump? Is it eating into your household budget? Well, get used to it.That's the word on the streets as the price of a gallon of gasoline soared to a record high national average of $4.086 as of June 30. With regional differentials pushing the price much higher in ...

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The Truth About Gas Prices That Neither Candidate Will Mention

Posted Oct 22nd 2012 by AOL Autos Staff

Tonight's third and final presidential debate is scheduled to focus on foreign policy. But in doing so, President Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney will likely address a decidedly domestic issue – gas prices. ...

CATEGORIES: Fuel Efficiency, Gas Prices

Gas Saver Myths

Posted Dec 23rd 2007 by David Ellis

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Using a special additive or cutting off your A/C won't really cut your gasoline consumption. But myths like these run rampant in the minds of American drivers.Right now, the price of gasoline is again setting record highs. The average price for a gallon of regular hit ...

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Tips to Save Gas

Posted Apr 21st 2008 by Peter Valdes-Dapena

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- With gas prices rising, gas-saving advice abounds: Drive more gently, don't carry extra stuff in your trunk, combine your shopping trips. This is all sound advice but there's one driving tip that will probably save you more gas than all the others, especially if you spend ...

CATEGORIES: Green Driving, Fuel Efficiency, Driving

Good News For Summer Driving: Oil Prices Down. Gas Prices To Follow.

Posted May 6th 2011 by David Kiley | AOL Autos

In a reversal of what analysts and pundits were warning just a month ago, oil prices are falling and predictions are for $3.50 per gallon gas by June, just in time for summer driving. ...

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Silly Season: Politicians Distort The Facts About Gas Prices

Posted Jun 20th 2011 by David Kiley | AOL Autos

It's officially the silly season. With the 2012 Presidential election looming, politicians are already distorting facts about gas prices to make political points, says www.factcheck.org. ...

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Confessions of a Gas Station Owner

Posted Dec 15th 2008 by J.D. Booth | AOL Autos

It's been quite a year as far as fuel prices are concerned. From a high north of $4 a gallon all the way down to a sub-$2 a gallon, motorists can be forgiven for wondering what the heck is going on in one of the least avoidable places to do business -- the gas station.In an effort to discover what ...

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Hybrids: Save gas, lose money

Posted Feb 29th 2008 by Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNNMoney staff writer

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Buying a hybrid will save you money on gas...but you might still come out behind. One of two main reasons, according to a recent analysis by Consumer Reports, is an additional cost that has typically been treated as an unknown: depreciation. Another factor, the report ...

CATEGORIES: Green Driving, Green Cars, Automotive News, Automotive Technology

Gas-Saving Scams

Posted Sep 22nd 2006 by Peter Valdes-Dapena

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - It costs less than $40 and, according to its Web site marketing, it will raise your vehicle's fuel economy by 30 percent or more. Customers swear by it in testimonials.Whatever it is, your best bet is to keep your credit card in your wallet.Whenever gas prices spike, such ...

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Why Does Gas Cost So Much?

Posted Apr 23rd 2010 by Rex Roy

"Why does my gas cost so much?" It's a valid question, especially when gas prices fluctuate overnight for no apparent reason and TV news talking heads focus on it with the same energy as the health care debate. Some might say there's a good reason to be concerned, especially in light of a recent ...

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