I’ve been feeling the pain of rising gasoline costs again lately, and I’m not the only one. I’m looking forward to next month when I’ll be on vacation for more than a week (and have very few expenses) and when I return, I’ll be starting my new job with a shorter commute (41 miles compared to 27 miles each way).
The average self-serve regular gas has climbed to $2.50. Assuming I get 30 miles per gallon, I keep paying an average of $2.50 per gallon, and I commute both ways five days for 52 weeks, I’ll be saving more than $600 each year.
I could buy an Apple 60 GB iPod with Video Playback
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Luke Landes founded Consumerism Commentary in 2003 and has been building online communities since 1990. Luke, also known as Flexo, has contributed to PC World Magazine, US News, Forbes, and other publications. 
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Hey Flexo, what do you drive? I assume that by 30 MPG you certainly aren’t driving a Hummer, Expedition, or Explorer. Perhaps a sedan or mini-SUV? Certainly that change in commute is going to make a huge difference! But when it’s time to consider a new vehicle, perhaps you want to think hybrid – I have been driving a Prius for 6 years and will never go back to plain old gas power. Gas prices honestly don’t really phase me anymore at 48 MPG.
I have a 2004 Honda Civic (mentioned first in July 2004 with 45,000 miles or so. I’m not ready to jump into the latest technology after buying a new car fairly recently.