April 27, 2006

Governor provides tools for Kansans to fight high gas prices
Kansans can go to www.governor.ks.gov to find lowest gas prices

With gasoline prices approaching record levels, Governor Kathleen Sebelius is providing tools and tips for Kansans to reduce their pain at the pump.

A tool linked from the Governor’s Office Web site now allows Kansans a way to find the lowest price of gas in their area.

“By doing a little research online, we can save miles on the road and money in our pockets. I encourage folks to visit our Web site to find the lowest price of gas in their area, rather than driving around looking for a deal,” the Governor said.

To find gas prices near you or your route of travel, visit the Governor’s Web site, www.governor.ks.gov.

Governor Sebelius also reminded drivers of six common-sense ways to reduce our use of gasoline.

• Organize a carpool. State employees can conserve fuel by using the Car Pool Ride Matching System, found at www.da.ks.gov/cprms/, to find carpooling partners. Sebelius encourages other companies to organize carpools for employees too.
• Slow down. Driving at the speed limit, or even a bit below, will increase your mileage dramatically.
• Drive less aggressively. You use less gasoline if you don’t accelerate as fast from a stop, and you save wear-and-tear on your car.
• Use cruise control. Driving at a constant speed uses less gasoline.
• Park the car, and do some errands on a walk. You get the benefits of exercise while you’re saving on gas.
• Use more ethanol. The higher the price of gasoline, the more ethanol blends can reduce gas prices. And you’re also supporting Kansas farmers!

If you have a flexible fuel vehicle that can use E85 – fuel made with 85 percent ethanol –

www.governor.ks.gov also has a link to where you can purchase this home-grown Kansas fuel.