There are countless people that track the crude oil price per barrel. Not only do oil investors keep track of the prices but average people do as well because it affects the price they pay per gallon of gas.

With ever rising gas prices people are more and more conscious of what they are spending. They are also actively working on ways to save money on gas. It can be a huge cost, especially if you drive a larger vehicle and have to commute to and from work each day. The crude price per barrel effects how much oil companies pay for a barrel of oil and then essentially the price of gas for the American. Thankfully, there are many things you can do in order to ensure you are getting the maximum gas mileage out of your vehicle.

Proper maintenance plays a huge role in how your car functions and this also rings true for how your car burns gas. Older vehicles tend to be less energy efficient than newer models because the auto industry is consistently improving vehicles to make them more reliable, more energy efficient and less costly for the consumer. However, no matter how old or new your car is you should get it maintenance regularly in order for it to run well. This means the oil should be changed every three months or three thousand miles, all of the fluids should be filled regularly and the air pressure should be checked in the tires on a regular basis.

In addition to these things, how you drive also affects the amount of gas you use. Running the air conditioning in the car can waste a lot of gas if you are driving around any normal city streets. However, when you are cruising the highway, you'll get more gas mileage if you roll up the windows and turn the air conditioner on. The way you stop and excel can make a huge difference as well. Instead of coming to an abrupt halt and then laying on the gas when you start again, you should glide to a stop and slowly regain you speed. This way you are not burning a lot of gas each time you stop at a red light. If you are aware of how you drive and track how much gas mileage you get, you will be able to see the difference in the amount of gas you are saving when you make some of these small changes.