Fuel Economy the Solution to Rising Gas Prices in 2011

Gas prices will go up this year, so why not get a fuel efficient car from Desert Toyota? Don’t be mistaken, gas prices will rise in 2011. We are seeing the prices rise as you are reading this. The World is constantly demanding more fuel, and consequently it is getting harder to find. Because of this, fuel economy will continue to be more and more important. Moving forward, we must all do our part to conserve and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

What happened to oil and gasoline prices?

* The world is growing and using more and more fuel.
* Exploration is expensive, and the Great Recession of 2008 has compounded these financial hardships for major oil companies.
* BP’s oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico also contributed to the hike in gas prices.

What can we do?

* Keep your car tuned to its highest possible level to insure you get the best gas mileage. In the complicated world of engine design, it is good to know that Toyota has worked hard to keep maintenance and service economical to help you keep driving efficiently.
* Keep your tires rotated and properly inflated to give it the best contact and least resistance with the pavement.
* Change your oil regularly to help your car engine run smoothly and to maximize gas mileage.
* Change your filters to help your engine running cool and economically.

Desert Toyota's top notch service department can help keep you rolling cool and efficiently with any of the service needs.

There is a lot of talk about OPEC controlling the price of oil and our dependence on this foreign oil. These are real causes for concern and can cause real problems such as the 1973 oil crisis. That was when the move toward more fuel efficient cars first began. Some companies, like Toyota, started making smaller, more economical cars that could be sold in the USA. Since American car companies did not move as quickly toward this solution and instead continued producing big, powerful, fast (and inefficient) cars, European and Japanese car manufacturers gained popularity. This popularity of foreign cars (as well as their dedication to energy efficiency) continues today. This is evident by the continuous development of hybrid vehicles. Most notably the Toyota Prius.

Price of Oil

At the end of August 2010, oil cost $71.92 a barrel. The start of January 2011, it costs $89.25, up nearly 25% in 4 months! We have seen the change the pumps from $2.50 a gallon now crawling to just below the $3.00 mark. Furthermore, the price of oil is projected to hit $100 per barrel by end of 2011. Another 21% price jump before the end of the year! We have all witnessed the price of gasoline increase more recently, and it’s easy to see why. Now it’s time to do something about it.

Is $4.00 per gallon for unleaded gasoline possible in Arizona?

The possibility of $4.00 gas is real and should prompt everyone to consider not only the impact on their budget, but also America’s dependence on foreign oil imports. The more control we can gain over our oil consumption with efforts like increasing automotive fuel economy, the more control we will have over gas prices. You can do your part by considering a new fuel efficient car and checking out the Certified Hybrids backed by Toyota.

Desert Toyota is a local dealer that works hard to stay up to date on what it takes to save fuel. We have a full line of New and Certified Pre-Owned Prius, Corolla, Camry, Camry Hybrid and other fuel efficient vehicles to help you take back control!