Hall of Shame Nominee #10:

$4-a-gallon gasoline empties all of our pockets

All summer long we watched the price of gasoline climb…and climb…and climb.  The cost of a barrel of oil crossed the $150 mark in July, and everyone started cutting back on their consumption.  We drove slower, we carpooled, and we grouped our errands together to use less gas.  Thankfully, the prices have since come down, but we’re all still paying way too much at the pump.  Even so, we can all look forward to higher heating bills as we try to stay warm this winter. And what’s more, no one seems to know how to prevent future spikes. 

Find out how you can fight higher heating bills this winter in our article Become More Energy Efficient and Save Money.

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