The gas prices are soaring, and there seems to be no quick solution to this global problem. If you are getting frustrated with the recently hiked gas prices and want to save gas by reducing the costs, read on. Here are 11 ways to spend less on gas you can try right now.
1.
Plan your trips
Plan your trips
and track the traffic to dodge slow-moving areas or accident-prone zones. Try
to group your trips as much as possible and run multiple errands every time you
take your vehicle out. Avoid rush hour to skip getting stuck in traffic.
2.
Practice proper vehicle
maintenance
Keep your
vehicle in good condition by doing preventive maintenance activities like
cleaning the engine filters, topping up the brake
fluids, and ensuring optimal tire pressure. A well-maintained vehicle will
offer better mileage.
3.
Avoid hard braking and quick
starts
When you use
hard breaks or start your car quickly, it consumes more gas. So, avoid slamming
the brakes and hitting the gas hard as much as possible.
4.
Use cruise control whenever
possible
Fluctuations can
hurt fuel efficiency. So, maintain a constant speed as much as possible. Most
cars achieve maximum fuel efficiency at 80 or 90 km an hour. So, stick to those
whenever possible.
5.
Avoid idling
Drop the habit
of waiting for two or three minutes idle before driving your car out of the
garage. Newer cars will be ready to be on-road within 15-30 seconds from starting
the engine.
6.
Keep an eye on air
conditioning
Air conditioning
consumes a lot of gas. Make a habit of rolling down the windows before opting
for air conditioning. Don't idle your car for too long in the summer months.
Take off as soon as you can.
7.
Remove roof racks or
storage devices
If your vehicle
has roof racks or storage devices, you should take them off when they are not
in use. If left there without purpose, they might create a drag on your car and
negatively impact your fuel efficiency.
8.
Keep tabs on gas prices
Add gas to your
car when the gas prices are comparatively lower, or look for gas stations that
offer lucrative discounts. Keep an eye on the news to know when prices are due
to rise or drop by a few cents to know when to fill gas.
9.
Look for loyalty
programs
Several gas
stations, banks, and other financial institutions often offer loyalty rewards
or discounts. You should sign up for several of these to make the most of every
discount.
10.
Find the best gas
station
Do your research
to find the best gas station in your vicinity that can help you to get gas at a
discounted rate. Use apps to track gas prices and gas stations in your
vicinity.
11.
Consider hypermiling
Hypermiling
is the practice of maximizing fuel efficiency to the ultimate degree. You can
do it in many ways, like choosing routes that require less braking and
accelerating, park facing the sun to conserve energy spent on cleaning the
windshield, and even cleaning out your trunk to lower the vehicle's weight.
Sources:
https://globalnews.ca/news/8829402/gas-prices-canada-how-to-save-money/
https://www.tamilbloggers.xyz/here-are-10-ways-to-spend-less-on-gas-this-summer-as-prices-soar-national-globalnews-ca/
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/save-money-on-gas-as-pump-prices-start-to-rise-again/