{"id":271,"date":"2026-05-22T14:59:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/?p=271"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:59:43","slug":"drive-slower-go-electric-dont-drive-at-all-the-best-options-for-saving-gas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/?p=271","title":{"rendered":"Drive slower, go electric, don&#8217;t drive at all? The best options for saving gas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.55, according to AAA; that&#8217;s a four-year high, unwelcome news for drivers as the U.S. heads into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. <\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/?p=248\">GOP senators delay immigration funding. And, what to expect this hurricane season<\/a><\/p> <p>AAA estimates a record 45 million Americans will travel this weekend, despite high prices for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. <\/p> <div>\n<p>Loading&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ID=\"RESNX-S1-5831223-100\" CLASS=\"BUCKETWRAP STATICHTML\" -->\n<p>Gasoline prices have been elevated since the start of the war in Iran, and there&#8217;s no sign of relief on the horizon. High prices are angering voters and straining household budgets. <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How much is the war hitting American's bottom line?\" class=\"wp-image-262\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2ba4af2a5edc98ecca225c7eb05313e9-768x768.jpg\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2ba4af2a5edc98ecca225c7eb05313e9-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2ba4af2a5edc98ecca225c7eb05313e9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2ba4af2a5edc98ecca225c7eb05313e9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2ba4af2a5edc98ecca225c7eb05313e9.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n <div>\n<h3>Consider This from NPR <\/h3>\n<h3>How much is the war hitting American&#8217;s bottom line?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKETBLOCK\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKET IMG\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ID=\"RESNX-S1-5831223-101\" CLASS=\"BUCKETWRAP INTERNALLINK INSETTWOCOLUMN INSET2COL \" -->\n<p>In California, which has the highest gasoline prices in the nation, Gov. Gavin Newsom is openly feuding with the oil giant Chevron, discouraging Californians from filling up at its stations. <\/p> <p>Chevron and the state have been in a tense relationship for years; Chevron moved its headquarters out of California in 2024 after complaining about state and local regulations, and is currently buying oil shipped through an offshore pipeline that California has attempted to keep shut down. In the latest salvos, Chevron has posted placards at California gas stations blaming state policies for the high prices, while Newsom&#8217;s office is telling Californians they can get cheaper gas at unbranded stations.<\/p> <div>\n<blockquote><p>Californians, if you\u2019re hitting the road this holiday weekend, be sure to AVOID Chevron.<br\/><br\/>Pro tip: unbranded gas comes from the same refineries, storage tanks, and pipelines, and it meets the same state standards to keep your engine running clean, even if it doesn\u2019t have a fancy\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FMTnNHE0Bn<\/p>\u2014 Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) May 21, 2026<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ID=\"RES2057532274875502994\" CLASS=\"BUCKETWRAP TWITTER LARGE GRAPHIC\" ARIA-LABEL=\"TWEET\" -->\n<p>But where does all this leave drivers? Despite high prices, most Americans are unwilling, or unable, to give up on driving. Americans have been logging more miles since the war with Iran started, according to the analytics company Arity, which tracks driving habits.<\/p> <p>What can you do to cut costs? We asked the experts for ideas.<\/p> <p>The key to getting the most miles out of each gallon is driving efficiently. That means smooth acceleration, soft braking and slowing down.<\/p> <div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A man uses a gas pump at a Shell gas station in Houston.\" class=\"wp-image-263\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3fdfc9a46ae48045bfe544b9755c500d-768x512.jpg\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3fdfc9a46ae48045bfe544b9755c500d-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3fdfc9a46ae48045bfe544b9755c500d-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3fdfc9a46ae48045bfe544b9755c500d.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n <div>\n<h3>Business <\/h3>\n<h3>Gas crosses $4 a gallon in the U.S. for the first time in 3 years<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKETBLOCK\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKET IMG\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ID=\"RESNX-S1-5831223-103\" CLASS=\"BUCKETWRAP INTERNALLINK INSETTWOCOLUMN INSET2COL \" -->\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing international oil prices at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, on March 18.\" class=\"wp-image-264\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a238a7e3dd37fe1659c95647ba0886c3-768x512.jpg\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a238a7e3dd37fe1659c95647ba0886c3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a238a7e3dd37fe1659c95647ba0886c3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a238a7e3dd37fe1659c95647ba0886c3.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n <div>\n<h3>Middle East conflict <\/h3>\n<h3>How long will the war last? No one knows, and it&#8217;s making oil prices weird<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKETBLOCK\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKET IMG\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ID=\"RESNX-S1-5831223-104\" CLASS=\"BUCKETWRAP INTERNALLINK INSETTWOCOLUMN INSET2COL \" -->\n<p>Underinflated tires, heavy boxes in the back seat and an unused ski or luggage rack on the top of the vehicle can also make it less fuel efficient.<\/p> <p>Some high-performance vehicles premium gasoline. But if it&#8217;s only , you can skip it without damaging the car, according to Consumer Reports&#8217; deputy auto editor, Jonathan Linkov. &#8220;All cars, except the most esoteric supercars or older cars, can run fine on regular,&#8221; said Linkov.<\/p> <p>Data suggests that higher gasoline prices have many drivers at least  about giving up gas-powered cars altogether.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Electric cars sit parked at a charging station in Corte Madera, Calif., in May 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-265\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/17c7446e94d3b4cae1422a882dcfb86e-768x551.jpg\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/17c7446e94d3b4cae1422a882dcfb86e-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/17c7446e94d3b4cae1422a882dcfb86e-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/17c7446e94d3b4cae1422a882dcfb86e.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n <div>\n<h3>Business <\/h3>\n<h3>Electric vehicles had a bumpy road in 2025 \u2014 and one pleasant surprise<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKETBLOCK\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKET IMG\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ID=\"RESNX-S1-5831223-105\" CLASS=\"BUCKETWRAP INTERNALLINK INSETTWOCOLUMN INSET2COL \" -->\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A selection of Kia EV6 electric sedans are displayed at a dealership in Manchester, N.H., in July. The EV6 is eligible for a federal tax credit worth up to $7,500 for buyers under a certain income cap. And like all electric vehicles, it's eligible for a $7,500 tax credit on a lease. But the tax credits are expiring on Sept. 30th.\" class=\"wp-image-266\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c5d45ceca43ea94c4b36cf23d0858a3f-768x512.jpg\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c5d45ceca43ea94c4b36cf23d0858a3f-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c5d45ceca43ea94c4b36cf23d0858a3f-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c5d45ceca43ea94c4b36cf23d0858a3f.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n <div>\n<h3>Business <\/h3>\n<h3>EV sales surge in the U.S. ahead of Sept. 30 tax credit deadline<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKETBLOCK\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKET IMG\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ID=\"RESNX-S1-5831223-106\" CLASS=\"BUCKETWRAP INTERNALLINK INSETTWOCOLUMN INSET2COL \" -->\n<p>But the data on sales isn&#8217;t so clear-cut. New-EV sales are still depressed following the <u>abrupt end<\/u> of a $7,500 federal consumer tax credit last fall. It&#8217;s also <u>tax refund season<\/u>, which can push up car sales of types, compared with the previous month. CarGurus reports that used-EV sales did seem to accelerate in the month of March, and Cox Automotive reports strong prices for used EVs at wholesale auction, noting that rising gas prices &#8220;may have positively influenced demand.&#8221; On the other hand, data from the sites <u>iSeeCars.com<\/u> showed no appreciable shift in used-EV sales.<\/p> <p>It&#8217;s not surprising to see a rise in shoppers&#8217; interest before a rise in actual sales, especially for a purchase as significant as a vehicle. &#8220;What consumers are viewing on the site tends to be an earlier indicator than sales,&#8221; says Kevin Roberts, the director of economic and market intelligence with CarGurus.<\/p> <p>But analysts note that high gasoline prices do motivate shoppers to select for more fuel-efficient or entirely electric vehicles \u2014 prices stay elevated for a long time.<\/p> <h3>An average driver can save $1,800 a year<\/h3> <p>The more you drive, the more you stand to save from switching to a battery-powered car, says Janelle London, the co-executive director of a nonprofit called Coltura, which advocates against gasoline. &#8220;Across the entire U.S., an average driver doing, say, 15,000 miles a year already is going to save $1,800 a year by switching to an electric car,&#8221; London says. &#8220;But if you&#8217;re talking about a big driver, somebody who does maybe 25,000 miles a year, they&#8217;re going to be saving on average $3,000 a year by making the switch.&#8221;<\/p> <p>And as the cost of gas keeps rising, she says, &#8220;we&#8217;re seeing the savings just skyrocket up.&#8221;<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/?p=246\">The aftermath of Trump-Xi summit: comparing U.S. and China announcements<\/a><\/p> <p>Coltura has an <u>online tool<\/u> that car shoppers can use to estimate potential savings from going electric.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"NPR wants your big question about reducing your climate impact and saving money\" class=\"wp-image-267\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f16c825ff1db10f2e48820742cbb9648-768x432.jpg\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f16c825ff1db10f2e48820742cbb9648-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f16c825ff1db10f2e48820742cbb9648-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f16c825ff1db10f2e48820742cbb9648.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n <div>\n<h3>Climate <\/h3>\n<h3>NPR wants your big question about reducing your climate impact and saving money<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKETBLOCK\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKET IMG\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ID=\"RESNX-S1-5831223-107\" CLASS=\"BUCKETWRAP INTERNALLINK INSETTWOCOLUMN INSET2COL \" -->\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"Woman with pink hair charging an electric car while looking at her phone.\" class=\"wp-image-268\" src=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/b126c843582c2ce599b113e78ec0fe09.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n <div>\n<h3>Life Kit <\/h3>\n<h3>You asked, we answered: Your questions about electric vehicles <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKETBLOCK\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKET IMG\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ID=\"RESNX-S1-5831223-108\" CLASS=\"BUCKETWRAP INTERNALLINK INSETTWOCOLUMN INSET2COL \" -->\n<p>Those savings vary based not just on how much you drive but also on where you live, thanks to differences in the local prices of gasoline and electricity. Yale Climate Connections recently published a <u>map<\/u> comparing the price of charging with the price of gasoline, by looking at the cost of enough electricity to take you as far as 1 gallon goes in a similar gas car: In North Dakota, driving an EV is like paying less than a dollar a gallon, but in California it&#8217;s more like $2.70 a gallon.<\/p> <p>Or you can crunch your personal numbers more precisely by comparing the <u>cost per mile<\/u> using your own electricity rates, local gasoline prices and the efficiency of the gas and electric vehicles you&#8217;re comparing. (The extremely lazy route? Multiply your home&#8217;s cost per kilowatt-hour for electricity by 10. That&#8217;s very comparable to how many dollars per gallon you&#8217;d pay to fuel your car. The national average cost for home electricity is $0.17 right now, so, ballpark, that&#8217;s like paying $1.70 for gasoline.)<\/p> <p>If you&#8217;re thinking of switching to an EV to save money, there are other factors to weigh as well. Maintenance savings can also be substantial \u2014 electric vehicles need new tires and <u>not much else<\/u>. On the other hand, insurance can be pricey. You might also weigh nonfinancial factors, like how much you value the <u>environmental benefits of an EV<\/u> or the merits of a quiet ride.<\/p> <div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A sign offers parking and charging facilities for electric cars at a retail park in Berlin in 2023. Evidence from the oldest generation of electric vehicles suggests their batteries are lasting longer than was expected in the early days of the EV industry.\" class=\"wp-image-269\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cfb18ebee52d0e86103cebfa305675c4-768x512.jpg\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cfb18ebee52d0e86103cebfa305675c4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cfb18ebee52d0e86103cebfa305675c4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cfb18ebee52d0e86103cebfa305675c4.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n <div>\n<h3>Business <\/h3>\n<h3>How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last? <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKETBLOCK\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKET IMG\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ID=\"RESNX-S1-5831223-109\" CLASS=\"BUCKETWRAP INTERNALLINK INSETTWOCOLUMN INSET2COL \" -->\n<p>Charging is also crucial. Can you charge at home, which is far more convenient and affordable than charging at stations? If so, will you need to install a dedicated, higher-speed charger, which comes with an installation cost, or can you get by with a standard outlet?<\/p> <p>The more you drive and the larger your vehicle is, the more likely it is you&#8217;ll need to add a charger. The Environmental Protection Agency has a calculator that can help with <u>that decision<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>Another option, of course, is to pursue alternatives to driving.<\/p> <div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A customer fuels up his car in Linden, New Jersey, on March 18, 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-270\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fc287965769d010dd04ceed7023ee385-768x495.jpg\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fc287965769d010dd04ceed7023ee385-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fc287965769d010dd04ceed7023ee385-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fc287965769d010dd04ceed7023ee385.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n <div>\n<h3>Middle East conflict <\/h3>\n<h3>War is pushing up energy prices now. Trump&#8217;s policies could hurt for years to come<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKETBLOCK\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKET IMG\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ID=\"RESNX-S1-5831223-110\" CLASS=\"BUCKETWRAP INTERNALLINK INSETTWOCOLUMN INSET2COL \" -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<picture><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gas and diesel prices are displayed at a Pilot Travel Center on March 17, 2026 in Pyote, Texas.\" class=\"img lazyOnLoad\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-original=\"https:\/\/npr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims3\/default\/strip\/false\/crop\/5768x5768+1450+0\/resize\/100\/quality\/100\/format\/jpeg\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F69%2Fd0%2Ff55d6434432c8ae5e1ff86f417cd%2Fgettyimages-2267144811.jpg\" data-template=\"https:\/\/npr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims3\/default\/strip\/false\/crop\/5768x5768+1450+0\/resize\/{width}\/quality\/{quality}\/format\/{format}\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F69%2Fd0%2Ff55d6434432c8ae5e1ff86f417cd%2Fgettyimages-2267144811.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/npr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims3\/default\/strip\/false\/crop\/5768x5768+1450+0\/resize\/100\/quality\/85\/format\/jpeg\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F69%2Fd0%2Ff55d6434432c8ae5e1ff86f417cd%2Fgettyimages-2267144811.jpg\"\/><\/picture> <div>\n<h3>Middle East conflict <\/h3>\n<h3>Why it&#8217;s so hard for world leaders to bring down oil and gasoline prices<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKETBLOCK\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END CLASS=\"BUCKET IMG\" -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ID=\"RESNX-S1-5831223-111\" CLASS=\"BUCKETWRAP INTERNALLINK INSETTWOCOLUMN INSET2COL \" -->\n<p>But data compiled by the app Transit shows that ridership was steady for most of March and actually <u>dropped slightly<\/u> in the week ending April 4.<\/p> <p>That&#8217;s no surprise, says Stephen Miller, the policy lead at Transit; the Easter holiday may have pulled ridership down, and gas prices have been elevated only for a few weeks. &#8220;Historically, people only make larger changes that show up as a significant shift from driving to public transit if the price of gas goes up \u2014 and stays up,&#8221; he says. Year over year, transit ridership continues to increase overall, although it has yet to fully recover from the collapse in public transit use at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p> <p>Jerick White, who lives in Houston, bought his first e-bike in March. There were several reasons explaining why he switched from a car to two wheels, but saving on gasoline was one of them. Between the cost of the car, maintenance and gas, he says, &#8220;it just became too unbearable, unmanageable and expensive.&#8221;<\/p> <p>He hasn&#8217;t calculated exactly how much money he&#8217;s saving, but, he says, it&#8217;s &#8220;a lot of money for sure.&#8221; One important factor in his decision: White works from home now and lives close to a grocery store and other places where he needs to run errands. Biking around &#8220;is very, very reliable if you stay in a neighborhood and you work close by,&#8221; he says.<\/p> <p>If getting an EV makes the most sense for people with the longest commutes, trading out of a car entirely is for the other end of the spectrum: people who don&#8217;t drive much or take a lot of short trips. Veo, the bike and scooter app, reports that its average trip length is 1.9 miles.<\/p>\n<p>If it works for your lifestyle, White says, biking has benefits in addition to savings on gas. &#8220;I feel like a kid again when I&#8217;m riding it,&#8221; he says. &#8220;It&#8217;s very enjoyable.&#8221; And: &#8220;Oh, my goodness, I can avoid the traffic.&#8221;<\/p> <p>Finally, some folks are willing to spend more at the pump \u2014 but cut back elsewhere. High fuel prices were not enough to stop Julie and Vince Rossi from taking their first cross-country road trip in their new recreational vehicle. They sold their house to live in a 22,000-pound RV full time and went on their longest road trip yet, driving from Arizona to Virginia. <\/p> <p>Diesel costs even more than gasoline \u2014 and its price has gone up faster since the war started \u2014 so to afford their now-doubled fuel budget, they&#8217;re skipping the museums and amusement parks for free attractions. &#8220;If we want to continue on this lifestyle, we either look for the lowest prices or we need to cut spending somewhere else,&#8221; Julie Rossi says.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/bestusamoverss.com\/?p=242\">Stephen Colbert\u2019s \u2018Late Show\u2019 ends with a swan song and a giant wormhole<\/a><\/p> <div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.55, as America heads into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. 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