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Gas prices fall, but your lead foot is still costing you 20 cents more per gallon, experts say

NY Daily News -- Gas prices dropped nationally for the fifth week in a row, says the US Energy Information Administration. We’re now paying an average of $3.70 a gallon, down from $3.94 recorded on April 2nd. Analysts have even backed off on their months-ago predictions of 5 dollars-plus per gallon by summer.

But you’re paying 20 cents more a gallon for gas when you speed, say experts.

Drivers can assume that each 5 MPH they drive above 60 MPH is like paying an additional 20 cents a gallon, according to the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Additionally, aggressive highway behavior such as speeding, rapid acceleration and braking can lower gas mileage by a whopping 33% at highway speeds and 5% around town.

Truckers, whose profit margin is affected by the cost of gas, have eased up on the

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vegan_power Sophomore Author Hartford Posts:126 Points:51,030 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:22:52 PM Ignore vegan_power Report Abuse then why is your gas milage higher on the highway? Reckless driving, not speeding is the culprit!
TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,525 Points:535,710 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:22:45 PM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse Lead foot and pot belly!
Holly123 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,212 Points:792,160 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:21:51 PM Ignore Holly123 Report Abuse My driving habits have not changed from when gas was cheaper to now. This is a crock.
feistyfella All-Star Author Georgia Posts:881 Points:195,495 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:19:52 PM Ignore feistyfella Report Abuse Dinosaur excrement!
Bud122CA Champion Author California Posts:7,481 Points:1,608,025 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:18:52 PM Ignore Bud122CA Report Abuse EXPERTS??? You can get a study to say what ever you want.
UC2 Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,305 Points:318,255 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:12:34 PM Ignore UC2 Report Abuse the more people change the more they stay the same
ericbcire Champion Author Nevada Posts:4,535 Points:1,269,660 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:12:16 PM Ignore ericbcire Report Abuse Don't forget that time is money as well.
wildddkattt80 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,143 Points:432,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:12:00 PM Ignore wildddkattt80 Report Abuse We are part of the problem too.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,585 Points:2,448,060 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:11:11 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse so THAT is what they mean by: GET THE LEAD OUT !!
Bill68Prius Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,419 Points:1,738,860 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:10:29 PM Ignore Bill68Prius Report Abuse It would cost too much to reinstate a national speed limit of 55. Besides studies showed it only saved 1% of fuel. That was life back in 1974.
close2broke All-Star Author Detroit Posts:965 Points:492,185 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:09:48 PM Ignore close2broke Report Abuse I speed all right. Made it all the way up to 18Mph on my bike this morning on the way to work, down hill.
FunMyster All-Star Author Indiana Posts:907 Points:73,215 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:08:23 PM Ignore FunMyster Report Abuse I have a tin foot...
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,308 Points:1,561,465 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:06:21 PM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse Hey, These people in NC are always late and always speeding!!!....
fuelsaverMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,282 Points:559,080 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:04:21 PM Ignore fuelsaverMN Report Abuse The faster you drive the more you consume in gas.
petroprince Champion Author Detroit Posts:13,580 Points:2,768,140 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:03:41 PM Ignore petroprince Report Abuse Good idea, however driving slower over distance means the engine runtime is longer to cover same distance as well. Engine running = fuel use. More accurate measure is gallons per hour. Need to do math to see what speeds offer the least fuel use for given distance.
gmcgas Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,963 Points:1,716,120 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:00:04 PM Ignore gmcgas Report Abuse anybody noticed that speeds have gone up? guess they have money to burn.
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,238 Points:520,800 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:59:42 PM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse Sometimes it's less safe to drive slower. Most are trying to conserve fuel. Conservation is not enough. Our economy needs the price of fuel to fall.
WIWalt Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,741 Points:418,470 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:58:38 PM Ignore WIWalt Report Abuse I keep from stepping on the petal too hard so I do not break the raw egg I have strapped to it
jindodog Veteran Author Missouri Posts:430 Points:98,075 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:57:09 PM Ignore jindodog Report Abuse Another tip - Don't tailgate. This cuts down on the need to "ride the brakes" - another huge gas waster. It's also safer and cuts down on driver stress.
nimpy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:8,150 Points:1,704,030 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:55:38 PM Ignore nimpy Report Abuse The price will always go up
Bill68Prius Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,419 Points:1,738,860 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:55:21 PM Ignore Bill68Prius Report Abuse Most roads in the metro DC area are 55, but if you drive 55 then your 20 mph under the flow of traffic.
camaro_man Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:2,242 Points:612,995 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:55:05 PM Ignore camaro_man Report Abuse whatever
rayla36 Sophomore Author Columbus Posts:118 Points:39,410 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:53:21 PM Ignore rayla36 Report Abuse I don't speed -- the legal limit in WV is 70 on most highways; 65 in OH. Cruise control is great.
mrbee Champion Author Little Rock Posts:3,768 Points:2,468,535 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:50:00 PM Ignore mrbee Report Abuse More "experts"
aggietim Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,756 Points:694,825 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:49:40 PM Ignore aggietim Report Abuse I don't have a lead foot
Asbury09 Champion Author Iowa Posts:7,223 Points:1,532,255 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:49:38 PM Ignore Asbury09 Report Abuse good reminder article
Bill68Prius Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,419 Points:1,738,860 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:46:38 PM Ignore Bill68Prius Report Abuse Coast to the red light. First one to the red light loses.
fenster66 Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:3,360 Points:676,040 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:46:21 PM Ignore fenster66 Report Abuse unleaded foot - best solution to economy and road safety...
Tucker1961 Champion Author Seattle Posts:2,157 Points:363,170 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:44:12 PM Ignore Tucker1961 Report Abuse don't have a lead foot, don't use as much gas anymore
luvmyburgi Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,841 Points:962,170 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:43:11 PM Ignore luvmyburgi Report Abuse ok
kusanagisama All-Star Author Texas Posts:708 Points:191,525 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:42:36 PM Ignore kusanagisama Report Abuse Ok.
dollarwatcher Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:7,955 Points:1,537,170 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:42:13 PM Ignore dollarwatcher Report Abuse For 20 cents a gallon I'll keep up with the traffic flow.
darkknight1 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:4,350 Points:898,010 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:41:48 PM Ignore darkknight1 Report Abuse I thought everyone already knew this, but I guess it's a good reminder.
chicoCA Champion Author California Posts:1,990 Points:1,776,480 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:40:46 PM Ignore chicoCA Report Abuse wow, breaking news. I'll make a note; driving faster burns more gas.
iceman11 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,715 Points:536,425 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:38:06 PM Ignore iceman11 Report Abuse Ok
stadlgi Champion Author Akron Posts:2,206 Points:1,321,205 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:37:50 PM Ignore stadlgi Report Abuse What drop?
MetroSexual Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:3,004 Points:316,380 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:37:41 PM Ignore MetroSexual Report Abuse It's all a matter of balance and priorities. That extra speed could prevent you from being late to your destination.
EXTREMESNOW Champion Author Medford Posts:8,910 Points:1,821,540 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:37:08 PM Ignore EXTREMESNOW Report Abuse Prices have been steady for over a week now, hope they fall soon.
SandeeC Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,003 Points:461,905 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:36:58 PM Ignore SandeeC Report Abuse Glad to see this in print - "...you’re paying 20 cents more a gallon for gas when you speed..." You'd never know it. We drive the speed limit so we can look around and enjoy the trip, the scenery. But absolutely EVERYONE on the highways pass us! So you speeders, enjoy your spending spree "pedal to the metal and screech to a stop"* at the bank! (*As the truckers say!)
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,937 Points:1,577,905 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:36:45 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse keep demand down
zimowski Champion Author San Jose Posts:6,681 Points:1,586,415 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:34:16 PM Ignore zimowski Report Abuse Who drives at 60 on freeways?
DABEE1073 Champion Author San Diego Posts:8,215 Points:1,575,035 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:33:12 PM Ignore DABEE1073 Report Abuse GAS PRICES ARE NOT FALLING HERE. THEY WERE HOLDING STEADY FOR A WHILE BUT ARE NOW GOING UP.
peapaw Champion Author Ohio Posts:4,051 Points:690,720 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:27:47 PM Ignore peapaw Report Abuse ok
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,320 Points:1,640,870 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:25:19 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse GO SLOWER..SAVE $!
moremissions200 Champion Author Rhode Island Posts:10,531 Points:2,028,610 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:24:55 PM Ignore moremissions200 Report Abuse NY Daily News
cupboy Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:2,791 Points:1,123,885 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:24:45 PM Ignore cupboy Report Abuse Well if I'm paying 20 cents more by not being a lightfoot I was probably paying 21 cents more before when the price was higher. At least I make a few lights.
knot2swift Champion Author Calgary Posts:4,398 Points:699,905 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:24:44 PM Ignore knot2swift Report Abuse I bought something almost 20 years newer with an on board mileage computer. I thought I was pretty good after 34 years for my front brakes were lasting about 125,000 miles (Back brakes 200,000). When I was a kid, I needed brake work twice as often from too many fast stops and starts. I used to kill engines and transmissions after 200,000 mile...Ah the good old days. Anyway in 2 1/2 years despite driving well over 600,000 miles in my life, the new beast is still teaching me. I've gone from 6.8 Litres to 6.2 per 100 km. That would be from a little over 35 MPG to a little over 38. I'm becoming obsessed. Sometimes I get really upset driving in the rain and wasting energy picking up hundreds if not thousands of pounds worth of water with my tires! But then I think again...Well it's at least a free car wash!
radiorumor Champion Author Texas Posts:2,822 Points:756,560 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:24:27 PM Ignore radiorumor Report Abuse $3.47 this morning at one station in a 50 mile radius where I live
babugp Veteran Author Philadelphia Posts:339 Points:76,685 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:23:56 PM Ignore babugp Report Abuse funny
kzrooster Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,395 Points:518,700 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:23:00 PM Ignore kzrooster Report Abuse still waiting here in Michigan for a lower price at the pump. On my way home it was 3.84.
McMutt Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,151 Points:1,312,080 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:21:47 PM Ignore McMutt Report Abuse Another slow news day?