Tag archive: gas

The nature of America and its dependence on oil is well documented, exceedingly so. It is the blood that flows through the veins of our nation. It is the power that defines our identity and the fuel that powers the world. It is also one of the greatest source of anxiety for the future of humanity, as the fossil fuel reserves dwindle. If you head online to your search engine of choice and type in the keywords “oil”, “consumption” and “America”,… Read More

The idea was a simple one – give away $40,000 of free gas to motorists in order to promote a new video game. But the result when it happened in a London neighborhood on Friday was chaos and even brought condemnation from the local Member of Parliament. Given that gas costs well over $8 a gallon in the UK, it’s not surprising that the promotion, created by Electronic Arts to promote the Mercenaries 2: World in Flames game,… Read More

With gas prices hitting new records across the country, finding the cheapest place to fill-up has become more important to price-savvy consumers who want to save a few bucks. Unfortunately, driving around town to find the best price on gas quickly negates the savings. While a bevy of Web sites have already sprung up to help consumers navigate prices from home, up until now you’ve been out of luck when the gas gauge hits E on a trip… Read More