$2.89 in Western MA.

I always try to conserve my making every trip to town worthwhile. In other words, if I'm going to town to pick up one of my children from school, they're coming with me to the post office, bank, drug store, whatever else I think I should take care of while I'm there. This is what I've had to do to conserve precious time, and now am more determined reduce unnecessary trips when possible. Kids are learning to hoof it more, too.

I've switched driving my van with my husband's Saturn when I have to go out of town. So yes, big changes in how we do things around here.

One more thought, let's all try to remember how much it costs to fill up our tanks as opposed to the price per gallon. I just have a feeling the gas companies want us to feel good about settling in to a "low" price of $2.00/gallon at some point now that we're all shopping to find a "bargain" price that's under $3.00/gallon. I remember a few summers ago when it went from about $23 to $30 to fill my van. Now it's up to $75. I'll always remember how I felt when I hit the $30 mark, and will keep under $30 as my target price. (I know, I'll keep dreaming...)

• How much is gas where you live and have you changed your driving patterns?...sm - Georgia gal
  • $2.89 in Western MA. - Nancy
  • We're switching this week - txmt
  • $2.81, suburban Philadelphia - nm
  • $2.87 in this part of PA sm - Karen S.
  • $2.98 here and we've downsized to a 1 car for DH and I and 1 for 18 yo son insted of 1 for each. - Nyer
  • Hubby has 30 mile drive to work (sm) - Lori
    • my husband does that, too - agj
  • 2much - msbeanctr
  • I live in PA and it is 2.69 where I live. nm - MQx4
  • Yes, we swapped cars. DH drives my 4 cyl his 13 mi to work and I keep - the 4x4 gas guzzler at home. nm
    • DH? - cm
      • It's dear husband most of the time, but there are a few days where the D might - mean something else. LOL
        • LOL - cm

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