How Much Does the Average American Spend on Gas Each Year?

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Tip 1 - How Much Americans Spend On Gas Every Year [GRAPHIC]

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by ILHO HAN | permalink

It's springtime, and you know that means: The return of your gas price nightmares. Hey, with the average American spending over $2,000 per year just to fill up the tank, we can't blame you. Based
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For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/04/gas-prices-infographic_n_1316919.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Drivers Spend Almost as Much on Gas as They Paid for Their Cars

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bryan Lucas | permalink

Most Americans are likely to spend almost as much on gasoline over the life of their vehicle as its original cost but could save thousands with a fuel-efficient vehicle, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), which also found most drivers see their oil company stock grow less than a penny a year from their own fill-ups.

For further reading: http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/gas-money-report-0358.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - Impacting the Economy | Fuel Freedom Foundation

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Chris Gingerich | permalink

High oil prices fleece American consumers at the pump, when that money could be used for buying new clothes, taking the kids to the movies, just about anything. Fuel choice will not only force gasoline to compete with cheaper fuels, it will strengthen the overall U.S. economy

For further reading: http://www.fuelfreedom.org/our-work/issue-impact-areas/economy/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - How Much Do You Spend?

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by RITZE | permalink

Ever wonder how much you spend on energy a year? We're breaking down the numbers for you.

For further reading: http://energy.gov/articles/how-much-do-you-spend ^[4]

Tip 5 - How Much Does the Average American Spend on Gas Each Year? | eHow

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by independents | permalink

America is the world's most power-hungry nation, and fossil fuels have been our preferred power source for a century or more. Given current trends, that might not be the case a century from now -- but there's no doubt we still burn plenty of dead dinosaurs to get around.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5232136_much-american-spend-gas-year_.html ^[5]

Tip 6 - How Much You Spend Each Year on Coffee, Gas, Christmas, Pets, Beer, and More | TIME.com

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ernest Auger | permalink

A new report estimates that the average American worker drops nearly $1,100 annually on coffee. That's not much less than what the average worker spends to commute to the job. The Consumerist cites data indicating that the average worker in the U.S.
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For further reading: http://business.time.com/2012/01/23/how-much-you-spend-each-year-on-coffee-gas-christmas-pets-beer-and-more/ ^[6]