“Consumers are hopping mad about rising gas prices. Prices rose to record levels in May 2007, averaging $3.47 a gallon in Los Angeles. At that price, refueling a Chevy Suburban costs $107. Most people expect gas prices to continue climbing, according to surveys. Some blame oil companies or auto makers for the problem.
This has led to calls for tighter Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, which require manufacturers to hit targets for their entire fleet, and for the creation of a windfall profits tax on oil companies, the proceeds of which would presumably be used for research and development. However this shakes out, it doesn’t appear it will have much affect on gas prices now. ”

Now in the meantime NewCarTestDrive.com gives you some suggestions on how to survive the insanity that is the gas prices:

“Good driving technique improves your fuel efficiency. The best fuel economy is achieved while cruising between 30 and 60 mph, and efficiency falls off dramatically when driving faster or slower. Smooth and steady driving is far more fuel-efficient than aggressively using the gas and brakes. Shifting into the highest gear possible as early as possible improves fuel economy. In heavy traffic, smoothing out the stop-and-go can improve your mileage.

Maintaining your car will improve its fuel efficiency. Have your tire pressures checked often. Properly inflated tires result in better gas mileage and improved safety. Replacing a dirty air filter can improve gas mileage by 10 percent. Tuning the engine typically improves efficiency by 4 percent, according to the EPA, while a major repair such as replacing a faulty oxygen sensor can improve mileage by as much as 40 percent.”

They have plenty of options to try and ease your pain so take a look at the site and try to help reduce you gas prices.

http://www.nctd.com/save_gas.cfm