Gas-Saving Tips That Actually Work
The price of gasoline today isn't exceptional -- well off the $3+ spikes seen in the early part of this decade. On the other hand, a gallon of regular gas is still significantly higher (when accounting for inflation) than where it was in the 1990s.
Don't let a "well, it's been worse" mentality blind you to the fact that filling the tank is taking money out of your wallet, money that could be spent on more fun stuff. Or even invested.
When fuel prices spike, lots of tips and tricks to save on gas get trotted out. They're not all worthy.
We've narrowed them down to seven that don't violate the laws of physics, compromise safety, or insult your intelligence.
