When should I buy gas?

Question

I'm taking a camping trip this weekend in my Gas Guzzler (14 mpg) 4X4 towing a camper trailer. Gas prices today are $2.55 p/gal. Should I fill up today or wait until I leave on Thursday?

Only one of you have answered my question thus far... what's wrong with you people?!?!

The question is, should I buy today or on Thursday.... I'm not complaining about prices, worried about budget, going to drive a different vehicle... just want to know... Should I buy today, or Thursday? Sheeeesh!

Answer 1

Thursday.

Reducing Gas Prices

We can reduce gas prices, and in many cases reduce our expenses in other areas, by reducing the demand for petroleum products. How do we reduce demand? Easy. Reduce consumption. Here are some suggestions on how to do that:

1. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Improperly inflated tires reduce gas mileage. Most tires should be inflated to 32-35 psi, but look on your tires for specific numbers.

2. Make sure your engine is properly tuned. An out of tune engine wastes gas and money. Have it checked.

3. When you stop at a stop light, stay stopped until the light is green. Don’t try to ease up a little at a time – this not only wastes gas, but wears out your brakes sooner than normal.

4. Accelerate slowly. Rapid acceleration (“jack rabbit starts”) wastes gas.

5. Use synthetic oil whenever you change or have your oil changed. Since it’s synthetic, you are not using a petroleum product therefore you are reducing demand. Most cars actually get better gas mileage with synthetic oil, so it’s a win win.

6. Whenever possible, use alternative fuels such as biodiesel or E85. They not only reduce petroleum consumption, but they are cheaper and better for the environment. Unfortunately, they are not widely available yet in most places, but start asking about them when you buy gas and fuel distributors will begin to get the message; if they think there is a market, they will supply that market.

7. Don’t rush out to buy a new car… but if you are in the market for one anyway, consider buying a more fuel efficient car or even a hybrid car. Hybrid cars are more expensive but you can get a federal tax credit which will offset much of the extra expense and if you do a lot of driving, the money you save on gas will offset the rest.

8. Carpool.

Answer 2

Let's see, most Full size pick-ups have tank about 30 gallon in size. Unless there is a big drop in price, to me that would be over 15 cents or more ($4.50) for a fill up. I don't worry about the price. Was $2.46 in Prudenville, MI on Friday 9/1/06, $2.42 on Monday 9/4/06, Detroit was $2.69 on Monday Night. By the way Prudenville used to be 20 to 30 cents higher then Detroit area. Go figure. I say fill it when you need it.

Answer 3

Ruhmor has it gas prices are falling. If that is true then I'd say wait.

I paid $2.989 a gallon this morning. Don't look like they're falling to me.

Answer 4

just keep it above 1/4 tank, don't sweat saving $1 on gas when that'll end up being a very small part of your overall gas budget

Answer 5

tough question, gas could up higher by then, but then again, go down even more.

Answer 6

and your complaning 2.55 is bad? ok i live in northern cali and gas is 2.82 here so stop tripping!

Answer 7

If you are worried about it maybe you should stay home because you won't have any fun anyway.

Answer 8

Its a crap-shoot. I'd fill up tonight, was I you.

Answer 9

nighttime.
that's right, you should buy gas at night.

Answer 10

I would wait