Travelers going over the river and through the woods this Thanksgiving are unlikely to be happy aboutgasoline prices.
Saudi Arabia (13.2 percent) and Russia (12.7 percent) are in second and third place.
Russia has cut production by 300,000 barrels and plans to keep those levels through 2023.
There are now 13 member countries.
Its a real tight ship.
And that has pushed up the price of crude.
But you might alsoreduce your fuel billsubstantially by following these tips from AAA.
Fuel economy drops significantly once you go faster than 50 miles an hour.
Seriously, slow down.
Youre just burning gas and you dont get anywhere any faster, Gross says.
And, you know, Safeway is still going to be there.
Take care of your car.
Take care of your tires.
If the tires are underinflated, Youre just chewing up your fuel efficiency, Gross says.
you’re free to find your proper tire pressure on a sticker inside your drivers side door.
If you see a red light ahead, take your foot off the gas and coast to a stop.
Consolidate your trips to minimize your driving.
Dont leave the car idling in winter to warm it up.
Its unnecessary, wastes gas and also invites car thieves.
Get the junk out of your trunk.
The more you haul, the more fuel you use.
Use roof racks sparingly.
They can greatly decrease your mileage.
Dont use premium fuel unless your owners manual says you must.
Gasoline prices should follow eventually.
We also export a lot of gasoline, Gross says.
It doesnt all just stay here.
Beyond the price of crude, there are other significant factors in the price of gasoline.
Distribution accounts for about 12 percent of the cost of a gallon of gas.
The farther you are from where the oil is produced, the higher the distribution costs.
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