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Gas Prices: Myth Versus Reality

With gas prices spiking so dramatically, drivers seem to be on the lookout for any way to avoid pain at the pump -- from driving slower to traveling miles away to take advantage of a deal. But do these tactics really help, or do they hurt in the long run?

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While it is true that temperature affects gas' density, the impact is very slight. Every 15 degree change only expands or compacts gas by one percent. Gas station storage tanks are buried several feet underground, keeping the temperature in those tanks relatively constant. Thus, the impact of the time of day is negligible.
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