News for May 13
| Consumers Do Have The Power Over The Pump: Smart Ways To Save On Gas (posted by Public Affairs on May 13 @ 13:15 ) |
| With gas prices topping off at more than $3.70 a gallon for regular unleaded in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, cash-strapped consumers are hunting for the very best price at the pump. And with Memorial Day and the start of the summer driving season just around the corner, smart shopping for the cheapest gas can really save you money. AAA Southern New England offers consumers two useful tools. Check out the best local gas prices at AAA Fuel Finder by logging on to AAA.com and clicking on “Gas Saving Tips and Tools.” And take advantage of AAA’s brand new, just-released enhancements to the TripTik Travel Planner. The new and improved TripTik now enables you to customize your trip, and provides easier navigation and an improved route modification tool. Best of all, users can access the most up-to-date fuel prices at more than 100,000 U.S. gas stations. AAA members can also obtain a copy of the Gas Watcher’s Guide at their local AAA Southern New England office. When it comes to saving on fuel, small changes can add up to big savings over time. Here are AAA’s most effective fuel-saving tips. • Check out AAA’s daily Fuel Finder Report at AAA.com • Research local deals offered through supermarkets and service stations • Lighten your load: remove car carriers and excess trunk cargo • Tune up your car: the better maintained, the more fuel-efficient it will be • Don’t idle your car unnecessarily • Keep your tires properly inflated; properly inflated tires improve mileage • Improve your mileage by driving at moderate speeds • Avoid quick starts and stops—they use more fuel • Consolidate errands • Walk, bicycle, car pool, and take public transportation when you can AAA Southern New England is a not-for-profit auto club with 34 offices in Rhode Island |