The Clark Howard Podcast 03.23.26 SAVE MORE On Gasoline And Printer Ink
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Mar 23, 2026 Tips for stretching your gas money, including a watch-for-half-tank strategy and using price apps. A clear take on when a used electric vehicle can be a smart bargain and what to watch for with battery coverage. A look at the cheap-printer, expensive-ink trap and practical alternatives like refillable tanks and monochrome laser printers.
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Half Tank Rule For Cheaper Gas
- Pay attention to gas prices when your tank is at half and fill up at noticeably cheaper stations you pass.
- Use GasBuddy or watch prices on your regular routes so you can detour a mile for a station charging much less during volatile price swings.
Volatility Creates Local Price Gaps
- Gas price volatility widens the price gap across nearby stations because some retailers absorb changes as marketing while others pass them to customers.
- Clark found local differences up to $1.75 within a five-mile radius during recent run-ups, creating short-term bargains.
Buy Used EVs Only With Strong Battery Warranty
- Consider used electric vehicles if the model fits your lifestyle and the battery warranty still has years/miles remaining.
- Used EVs can be much cheaper to run, but avoid buys near the end of battery warranty because replacement is costly.