On the window sticker of a new car is a lot of information besides the price of the car. Some of these figures represent estimated fuel mileage for city and highway driving, but they may be quite different from the real world results. A big difference in fuel mileage may be made by you as a driver, as well as environmental conditions, condition of your car, tire pressures, etc. The speed you drive, as well as how you get up to speed, are big variables. If you make jackrabbit starts and stops and drive at high speeds, you will generally get poor mileage relative to that received by generally gentler driving. If you constantly go with the flow, you will probably be exceeding the posted speed limits by 10 to 15 miles per hour, resulting in poorer fuel mileage.
Just as there are numerous things affecting your fuel mileage, there are many things affecting the cost of your fuel. In recent weeks, oil price per barrel has remained fairly steady. Historically speaking, the approach of summer generally drives prices upward due to high demand. However, this year’s questionable economy may be driving fuel prices. Fortunately for the consumer, fuel prices have remained generally stable recently. However, many market watchers feel that prices may undergo a spring rally.
As U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Director Dennis Smith says,”Drive as though your mother is in the car.” Or, drive like there is an uncooked egg under your foot and you don’t want to break it.
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