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Now that we have seen gas prices once again hitting new highs, just what is the real effect on a cost per mile basis? The following table shows your cost per mile for fuel, at different pump prices and different fuel efficiency levels. | | | | Table of Cost in Cents per Mile for Various Gas Prices and Vehicle Efficiencies | | | | Cost per Gallon: | 2.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 4.50 | 5.00 | | | | | | | | | | | 20 | mpg | 10 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 25 | | 25 | mpg | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | | 30 | mpg | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | | 35 | mpg | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
On a cost per mile basis, a jump from $3 per gallon up to $5 per gallon results in a cost per mile increase of a dime or less for a modern vehicle.
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