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Gas Saving Resources

Arm and a leg

Tired of paying an arm and a leg at the pump? The following resources will help take the bite out of rising gas prices. Learn how to improve gas mileage, lower fuel consumption, find alternative transportation and discover why prices are soaring and where your money goes.

Denver Gas Prices
High and low gas prices in the Denver area for the last 72 hours.

U.S. Retail Gasoline Prices
Compare prices by region, state, previous week and previous year.

NPR: Driving to Stretch Your Gas Dollars
With regular gasoline averaging $2.55 at the pumps, how can drivers maximize their fuel use? Robert Siegel talks with Warren Brown, automotive writer for The Washington Post.

fueleconomy.gov: Gas Mileage Tips
Tips for driving more efficiently, keeping your car in shape, planning and combining trips and choosing a more efficient vehicle.

AAA Fuel Cost Calculator
Calculate the estimated fuel cost of your trip based on destination, make, year and model of your car.

fueleconomy.gov: Frequently Asked Questions
What do we pay for in a gallon of regular gasoline? Why are gasoline prices so high? Where does my gasoline come from? What is the outlook for gasoline prices? What is OPEC doing? More...

Hybridcars.com
A great starting point for hybrid car research. Learn about technology, gas mileage, incentives, oil dependency, and the environment.

Alternative transportation
RTD: bus, skyRide, Light Rail, BroncosRide and other special rides
BikeDenver: energy efficient, clean, healthy, and enjoyable
RideArrangers: carpool, vanpool, Schoolpool and more for Metro Denver Area commuters.


Ride Smart Thursdays
Leaving the car at home even just once a week can affect congestion, air quality, and commuters' expenses.

Student Resource Center articles about improving gas mileage.  

 

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