5 Tips To Make Your Next Tank Last Longer!

When it comes to driving, we all know that gas is a necessity. Gas prices, however, are very unpredictable. One day they go up and the next day they go down, but one thing is for certain: gas prices are expensive. As of this week, the average national gas price in the United States is $3.58 for regular, which is a result of a two-cent increase over the past two weeks. Many people are having trouble making room in their budget to pay to fuel their vehicles, and as a result, people are turning to other modes of transportation. There are, however, ways to save on gas. Follow these five gas saving tips to make your next tank last longer:

1. Keep the windows closed

· Windows open increase drag and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%.

2. Use cruise control

· Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas.

3. Avoid heavy loads

· Clean out your vehicle – the more weight in the vehicle the more gas that is used.

4. Keep tires properly inflated

· Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel consumption by 1%.

5. Do not accelerate or break hard

· By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%.

These are just a few EASY to follow tips to keep in mind in order to save on gas – and we all know, saving on gas is a priority!

Also, keep in mind that SpeedStop has two reward programs: the Speedstop Superticket and the BP Driver Rewards Card. Learn more about these FREE programs in our previous blog, or ask the cashier the next time you’re at one of our locations! What's stopping you from getting these instant savings??