Here in OKC we are not at $4.00 yet but $3.85 is bad enough. How have these prices changed the way you do business? Here are some of the changes I've made....

1. We have a Honda Pilot and a Hyundai Accent. The Pilot gets about 18 or 19 mpg, the Accent 28-30 mpg  around town. Needless to say, the Pilot is spending a lot more time in the garage and the Accent is fun to drive.

2. I'm really trying to concentrate my business close to home---NW Oklahoma City, Edmond, Yukon, and Mustang. All of these areas are convenient for me to get to quickly and easily. Pretty much anything in other areas of the metro I refer to other agents. Why spend all that money to go to places I'm not familiar with? I think my time is better spent in the areas I just mentoned.

3. I try to consolidate all of my driving as much as possible.

4. Gasbuddy.com will give you all of the prices for gas in your area. There is also a fuel logbook on the site to record your purchases and keep track of your mileage and how much you have spent. I also understand that if you use gas with ethanol your mileage can decrease up to 10% plus you risk damage to your engine in some cars. Our legislature passed a bill that takes effect July 1 requiring stations to post on there pumps if their gas contains ethanol.

I'm anxious to hear your thoughts and suggestions.