With average petrol prices rising above 140p per litre and diesel at a record high, van drivers are being stretched to the limit with monthly running costs. Some have been trying to offset the fuel costs by saving on their insurance premiums, visiting price comparison websites such as comparethemarket.com to look for cheaper van insurance [...]
AAA Chicago’s most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased $.07 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $3.57 per gallon for the month of February, which is $.27 higher per gallon than last year. In northern Indiana, gas prices average $3.50, which is up 12 [...]
As gas prices crept up to a national average of nearly $3.40 per gallon in January, shoppers quickly turned their attention to smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to the New Car Insights Report, which provides analysis of consumer shopping behavior on the AutoTrader.com site. The report shows that compact cars accounted for nine out of [...]
New Bankrate poll reveals how Americans feel about their finances A study released by Bankrate.com found that more Americans are holding back on nonessential spending, such as vacations or dining out, since the beginning of 2011, specifically due to the rise in gasoline prices. Of the respondents who have had to change their spending habits, [...]