11 Gas Price Trends + 126 Ways to AVOID Gas Prices

Gas prices are skyrocketing and that is having an impact on our pockets, our vehicle choices and our pop culture.  However, even though gas prices are intimidating, they’re driving consumers to be more eco-conscious - which is fantastic.

Interestingly, we’re also seeing ripples into pop culture.  Perhaps this is driven by the fact that high prices impact the younger demographic disproportionately.

To ‘celebrate’ rising gas prices, we’ve created this super gallery, which showcases 10 of the hottest gas price trends (and no, I don’t mean the trend in the actual price itself).  Plus, we’ve included 125 ways to AVOID gas prices.

Enjoy!

11 Trends Gas Prices are Causing

NEW: Gas Prices Causing People to Strip and Get Shot

Earlier today I wrote about 10 gas price trend (and 126 ways to avoid skyrocketing gas prices).  Since then, I’ve had a couple links sent to me.  Most interestingly, I’ve learned that skyrocketing gas… [More]

Saving Gas Money For Status Bikes - Rocketing Gas Prices Spur Sales (GALLERY)

One of the top stories on Yahoo! News this week was the onslaught of bicycle sales in the wake of $4 per gallon gasoline. Adults are buying bikes for the first time since they were children and bicycle… [More]

Pre-Purchasing Gas for the Future - MyGallons.com Could Save You Big Bucks

A new site, MyGallons.com, allows Americans to pre-purchase their gas online to save money. With current gas prices constantly fluctuating, the service allows people to buy when prices are good, letting… [More]

Blood Donations for Gas Money

As gas prices soar, people are changing their driving habits to save a few bucks. At least one woman, Jessica Busby, is changing another habit - her blood donation frequency. To afford gas, she is riding… [More]

Rise in ZipCars? - Rent by the Hour - Parking, Gas & Insurance Included

With rental cars scattered in parking lots throughout the city, ZipCar is a COOL company that is redefining how you rent a car.  Unlike a rental car company, you phone (or use the web), choose a parking… [More]

Gas Rebates Keep Consumers Spending - It’s FREE Gas-mania (GALLERY)

While drivers feel they are getting strangled by gas prices, the gas-rebate gimmick business is running wild. It’s almost to the point that if you are spending money, you can ask for a gas rebate! Hotels… [More]

Rise in Gas Price Mapping - MSN Gas Widget

MSN Autos has a new gas price mapping utility. Type in a zip code and the tool will display all the gas prices in the area, sorting them from lowest to highest. The database is updated every night to bring… [More]

Culture Inspired by Gas Prices - Jeremy Gutsche Cited in 5 Canadian Newspapers

Chief Trend Hunter, Jeremy Gutsche was cited in several newspapers this week regarding trends he saw emerging as a direct result of soaring fuel prices. The article was printed in five Canadian newspapers… [More]

Gas Price Inspired Jewelry - Crude Barrel Necklace Reveals Price of Oil (GALLERY)

I find this quaint and quirky jewelry created by Design Glut very intriguing. The Crude Jewelry collection, which is manufactured in monthly batches, is engraved with the date and the price of a barrel… [More]

Fashion Statement Against Oil Prices - Alphanumeric Gassed Tee (GALLERY)

The ever increasing gas prices have crossed the line from ridiculous to unbearable. Well known for their socially aware and witty t-shirts, fashion brand Alphanumeric depicts this sad situation on their… [More]

Homemade Fuel - EFuel 100 MicroFueler (VIDEO)

With the never ending increase in gas prices, people have started to think about fuel alternatives.  E-Fuel Corporation, a company in California, has introduced the EFuel 100 MicroFueler, a device that… [More]

How to Avoid Gas Prices

11 Solar Panel Vehicles - From Toyota Prius to DIY Cars

Always looking for a brighter future, Trend Hunter has featured many articles about solar energy resources for vehicles over the years. From the recent news of the next generation Toyota Prius being equipped… [More]

65 Super Scooters & Mean Motorcycles (SUPER GALLERY)

Thinking about making the switch from a car to something a more eco-friendly scooter? Or a Vespa to help save some money with soaring gas prices? This Super Gallery has an excellent assortment of smaller… [More]

Top 50 Innovative Bicycles (SUPER GALLERY)

You’ve finally decided to reduce your carbon footprint and think switching to a bicycle is a fabulous way to switch gears. You want to do your part to help the environment, but you’re not quite sure how… [More]