Save on gas and EV charging
Practical tips and guides to pay less every time you fill up or charge. Real data.
- Gas prices and EV charging this weekWhat's moving gas prices and EV charging costs in the US this week — crude, policy and what drivers actually pay. Updated every Monday.
- Gas station near me: how to find the cheapest oneThe closest gas station is rarely the cheapest. How to figure out whether a detour pays for itself, why highway exits cost more, and what to check before you drive out of your way.
- Gas octane ratings explained: 87, 89, 91 and 93What the numbers on the pump actually mean, why 87 in the US is not weaker than 95 in Europe, the difference between premium required and premium recommended, and when the higher grade is wasted money.
- Cheapest day to buy gas: best day, time and where to fill upWhich day and time is cheapest for gas in the US? What trackers show, why the station you pick matters more, and how to save on every fill-up.
- How to save gas: 12 tips that actually workEfficient driving, maintenance, tire pressure, and where to fill up: 12 practical tips to burn less gas and cut what you spend at the pump.
- Is warehouse-club and unbranded gas worth it?Whether cheaper warehouse-club and unbranded gas is the same quality as Shell, Exxon, or Chevron, how much you save, and when it really pays off.
- Regular vs premium gas: which octane does your car need?The real difference between 87, 89, and 91-93 octane gas in the US, and when paying for premium is actually worth it (only if your manual requires it).
- EV vs gas: the real cost per mileWhat it really costs to drive 100 miles on electric vs gas in the US, in cents per mile, depending on where you charge or fill up, with clear numbers.
- How much does it cost to charge an EV?What it costs to charge an electric car in the US: price per kWh, home vs public charging, and a full charge by battery size, with clear numbers.
- Where to charge your EV cheapestHow to charge an EV for less in the US: home off-peak rates vs public networks like Tesla, Electrify America, EVgo, and ChargePoint compared.
- Level 1 vs Level 2 vs DC fast charging, explainedThe difference between Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging for EVs in the US: charging speeds in kW, real charge times, and when to use each.