Three Fifty
Well, folks, gas prices have hopped right on past the $3.50 mark. A couple years ago I predicted that $3.50 would be the “magic number” that would get people to cut back. I was wrong. Then again, that was back when the dollar was worth something. I hesitate to guess what the “magic number” is now. Actually, I’m not convinced there is a magic number at all. Besides, it’s not like anybody goes anywhere these days. They’re all inside playing video games.
The Comments
Andrew says tips for buying gas. 1. April 22, 2008 at 10:52am
tips for buying gas.
1. try to fill up in the morning if at all possible. Gas volume fluctuates with temperature, and so in the AM it is going to be at its densest and you will get the most gas for the money.
2. try to fill up on mondays, tuesdays, and wednesdays. Gas price hikes occur more often on the weekend, and price drops occur more often on sundays and mondays.
3. fill up before you need to. This gives you some freedom in choosing where and when to buy gas.
Wisco says I got that first tip April 22, 2008 at 1:41pm
I got that first tip in a email and didn’t know if it was true.
does anyone know where it came from?
Good tips
PS This was written with videogame (PS3)
Mr. Wilson says RE: I got that first tip April 22, 2008 at 2:06pm
Snopes has a bit to say about it.
Andrew says i'm not sure. I do April 22, 2008 at 1:54pm
i’m not sure. I do a lot of reading on various websites about getting high gas mileage, and it’s a pretty common thing. i’ve seen a few people discuss the science behind gas and it’s fluctuations, but it’s a little over my head. also, they usually don’t change prices in the morning, so it might help you get cheaper gas anyways.
http://www.gassavers.org/
http://www.cleanmpg.com/index.php
have a wealth of information from the simple to the ultra-ridiculous for saving on gas.
Wisco says Thaks guys, I'm a drivers April 22, 2008 at 4:33pm
Thaks guys,
I’m a drivers education instructor and we’re adding more information about economical driving practice, so this helps alot.
Moses says Don't know about 2 or 3 but 1 is bogus April 23, 2008 at 9:50am
Gas is stored well below the surface and temperature fluctuations are extremely minimal between morning and afternoon.