How Fuel Prices Affect Car Ownership: The 2026 Crisis and the Long-Term Math
Ten weeks ago, the average American driver was paying $2.98 for a gallon of regular gasoline. Today, that same gallon costs $4.23. The increase — $1.25 per gallon, or 44% — has happened almost entirely since late February 2026, when the war between Iran and the…
Total Cost of Ownership Beyond the Purchase Price
Read more: Total Cost of Ownership Beyond the Purchase PriceThe sticker price on a new car is the number that gets all the attention. It’s printed on the window, advertised on TV, debated across the negotiation desk. It’s also the smallest piece of what that vehicle…
