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High Gas Prices Change The Way You Drive

Cat Country — Thu, 05 May 2011 18:29:33 +0000

High gasoline prices have a great way of slowing down the amount of travel you do. Here in Montana, there’s a LOT of space between places. The question is whether gasoline prices, now averaging $3.61 a gallon are slowing you down. Gasoline now accounts for 9% of an average yearly household budget in many parts [...]

The Rising Gasoline Price Blame Game

Cat Country — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:32:44 +0000

Gasoline prices continue their rise in Billings this past week. March 1, Billings had the lowest gasoline prices of any market area in the country at $2.89 per gallon. A spot check of prices around the city today showed prices at $3.64 per gallon–an increase of 26% in two months. Montana Senator Max Baucus claims [...]

Gas UP 46 Cents in Three Weeks

Cat Country — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:31:23 +0000

Seems like the best thing you can do is fill the car now before the prices can change yet again. Billings had caught a break over most of the country with the lowest gasoline prices in the nation. In three weeks we've gone from the low price leader to 16th.

With that in mind, here are a few tips that could help you make the most out of the squeeze you get at the pump.