Upworthy Lists 11 Gas-Saving Tips as Pump Prices Near $5 a Gallon

2 articles · Updated · Yahoo Autos · May 21

11 fuel-saving tactics led Upworthy’s latest consumer guide as gas prices near all-time highs, framing lower fuel use as a budget necessity rather than just an environmental choice.
50 mph is the key benchmark in the advice: the Department of Energy says every 5 mph above that is like paying an extra $0.27 per gallon when gas costs $3.83.
10 seconds is another cutoff highlighted in the piece, citing Energy Department guidance that idling longer than that uses more fuel and emits more CO2 than restarting the engine.
15% to 30% lower highway mileage—and 10% to 40% in stop-and-go traffic—can result from aggressive driving, the article said, while also urging drivers to avoid unnecessary premium fuel and keep tires properly inflated.
Sunday and Monday tend to be the cheapest days to buy gas, according to GasBuddy data cited in the report, which also pointed readers to loyalty programs and warehouse clubs for added savings.

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