Gas Prices

In a world where there is no real and permanent solution to
a. global warming
b. political disputes
c.gas prices

It is rather difficult to seek out tips on lowering gas prices , but interestingly it is the same that we need.
As I am all for practical solutions I bring to you some simple easy to do tips on lowering the gas prices.
Drive less will be without doubt the simplest response when you ask anybody to give you some tips on lowering the gas price. You might think that this tip would obviously do no good to somebody who needs to drive a vehicle for a living. But think of it from a demand-supply situation. Demand drops and inevitably the price drops for everyone.

This tip on lowering the gas prices does put a burden but it is not so difficult to do. Walk where you can or If you really have to take the car then try doing a car-pool. Now the second tip on lowering the gas prices might be a little more usable and practical to all of you who need to drive across town to reach your work place. Well ok, you might not be able to drive less but you certainly can drive slow. Car fanatics and experts say that when you go easy on your accelerator you are unconsciously increasing your cars fuel efficiency by 10% or even more. So next time , leave 10 minutes earlier , decrease the chance of an accident , enjoy the scenery and drive slow.

I am sure this is one tip on lowering the gas prices which a lot of us can use just by being a little more punctual and a little more patient. Another tip on lowering the gas prices would be to use more alternatives. If we use more biofuels and less of gas, It would result in reduced demand for gas which leads to lowering of the prices.Infact apparently both Mr Bush and the Senate are seriously thinking about making the use of biofuels compulsory so that it cuts down the gasoline demand by a rough estimate of 20% which will lead to a price fall.

There are many reasons why the price of gas is higher than it should be but one such is that the Gas imports are more heavily taxed than the oil imports.And while this might benefit refineries it does inevitably harm the consumers.This tax increases the price of gas especially when the demand for the product is inelastic.A lesser tax will lead to reduced prices.So the tip on lowering the gas prices would be free trade or atleast less tax.

There are obviously a lot of other small ways which will lead to lower gas prices but even if we as individuals vow to follow any one or two of the above we will do our bit. Remember that we might not be able to completely change the price but even one step taken will make a difference.