Gas prices have definitely fluctuated this year and with gas being a necessity for everyday life, it affects each and every American in some sort of way.

First of all, it is important for everyone to know that there are particular things that people can do in order to help with gas mileage.

According the www.tennesseegasprices.com, there are many things that consumers can do when it comes to saving money at the pump, such as avoiding high speeds, not accelerating or braking hard, keeping tires properly inflated, using the air conditioner sparingly, keeping the windows closed, servicing the vehicle regularly, using cruise control, avoiding heavy loads, avoiding long idles, and purchasing a fuel efficient vehicle.

Many people don’t think that these tips can help, but avoiding high speeds alone can help to minimize fuel consumption by 15 percent. Keeping the windows closed also reduces consumption up to 10 percent. Simple things can be done in order to help with fuel consumption.

For the state of Tennessee, gas prices are never steady. According to www.motortrend.com, gas prices were at $2.08 on October 6, but then decreased to $2.05 October 11. Over the last month, gas prices were the highest on October 29 being at $2.09 and gas prices were the lowest over the last month on October 23 being slightly over $2.05. In the Martin area, on October 5, gas prices were at $2.07 at BP, Exxon, Shell, and Murphy USA. On October 26, Huck’s located at 424 N. Lindell St. had the lowest gas price in the Martin area in regular unleaded gas being at $2.06. On that same day, BP located at 200 Mount Pelia Rd. in Martin had the lowest plus and premium gas with plus gas being at $2.16 and premium gas being at $2.26. On Sunday November 5, in the Martin area gas prices are at $2.08 with this being the lowest gas price in last 60 hours.

One week ago for the state of Tennessee, average gas prices were at $2.09 and for the United States the average gas price was $2.21 which concludes that prices are definitely rising for the entire country.

In order to make sure that you get the most gas for your money, investigate and find out which gas stations in your area have the lowest gas prices.