Jun 05 2008
Your paycheck is liquid?… gas that is.
Today, I’m talking about the topic that everyone has been talking about…. (and I’m not talking politics)…
If you think I’m talking about gas prices, money saving tips, and general discontent about the high prices… nope I’m not talking about that either- well maybe just a little bit.
Most I want to talk about solutions!! By now, everyone knows that not using as much petroleum is better for the environment, cheaper on your budgets, etc etc…
but what and how can we fix it????!!! Last year, gas prices topped $3.00 a gallon, and many people staged protests (didn’t purchase gas on certain days or at certain stations etc…). Now, a year later gas is topping $4.00 a gallon, and forecasters are predicting it to cost even more.
I think the solution is a 2 part solution: for the immediate issues- we need cars, homes, equipment, etc that run on alternative fuels. **there are conversion/converters available to convert your gas operating cars to ones that are fuel flexible** for some info http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/vehicles/conversions.html#converters
But the 2nd part of the solution is: BE ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!! The politicians are elected by YOU. While their pockets are getting fatter (from their investment in oil, energy, and everything else)… we are stuck with the prices, and salaries are not paying what they used to…
WRITE YOUR REPRESENTATIVES, CALL THEM, VISIT, do whatever you can-within legal means- to have YOUR voice heard!!
and oh yeah….since I said I would talk briefly about my disdain and whatever…
THE HIGH PRICES are HORRIBLE!!! We, as CONSUMERS, need to come together….ultimately WE DRIVE the MARKET!!!!!
and… here are 6 ways to save money in your tank.
1. BE AWARE OF YOUR DRIVING HABITS- HAVING A LEAD FOOT IS EXPENSIVE!!
2. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BABY- YOUR CAR THAT IS….
this means: keep your engine tuned, air filters clean/changed, tires properly inflated, and use the recommended oil.
3. CLEAN YOUR DIRTY CAR OUT- unnecessary items add weight to your car. it’s not rocket science… heavy objects need more energy to move….
4. DO THE SPEED LIMIT AND DRIVE LIKE YOU HAVE SOME SENSE!!!
5. TRY NOT TO KEEP YOUR CAR IN IDLE. IF YOU ARE WAITING FOR SOMEONE AT THE STORE, JUST TURN THE CAR OFF. (you waste less fuel by turning it off, then back on…. than idling)
6. LOOK FOR A FUEL EFFICIENT, HYBRID, FLEX FUEL, OR ALTERNATIVE FUEL OPERATED VEHICLE.
(if u cannot afford it…. start saving, send PLENTY of emails, letters, etc to your representative, and use steps 1-5)…
***with that… I’m GONE***
Ms. Perspective
