Saving the environment one word at a time

It seems that fuel prices increase daily and one of the normal practices of the usual commuter and car owners would be to fill up their gas tanks before the new price would take effect. But would it be wise to do so? You will save a couple of gallons and in effect feel that you have saved yourself a lot. However, is it still feasible considering that daily increases seem to be compounding and the average motorist would eventually have to fill up their vehicles with gas after some days.

As far as lining up and filling up your car with gas, it seems impractical at this point. Oil price increases will not stop and are a reality. We all want to save each penny as much as we can but with crude oil escalating like crazy, you just have to deal and live with it.

Oil resources are scarce these days. It makes you wonder of the time in the 1970’s where gasoline shortage was apparent. Today, 38 years from that fateful event, here we are again. And the best solution is just to adjust in the best way we can. Here are some tips you can try out. Some may be familiar but it never hurts to remind you just in case.

1. Limit your Trips. Don’t go on side trips unless it is necessarily important
2. Turn off engines when parked. We normally get lazy to turn off and on the engines when we are in a still position. Save a little bit by turning off the engine.
3. Use public transport. If you don’t have anything important to go to, use public transportation. You can really save a lot on gas and spend more on fares.
4. Join the clamor for alternative fuel. There are alternatives such as LPG and bio-diesel. While their reliance is still in doubt, try and study and even join in the clamor for them.

There is also one big recourse and that of which is to shift to hybrid and electric powered vehicles. The price may be steep but a one time investment may be sufficient in savings in the end.