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This calculator can estimate fuel cost according to the distance of a trip, the fuel efficiency of the car, and the price of gas using various units.

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The price of gas may go up or down, but it's always a major expense for most drivers. The average American driver spends about $3,000 per year on gas, according to the American Automobile Association. Some of the practical ways to reduce fuel costs are listed below.

Use public transportation

Walking or biking does not consume fuel, and as such does not accumulate fuel cost. In most cases, public transport alternatives to cars such as buses, trains, and trolleys are viable options of reducing fuel costs. Due to the communal nature of ride sharing, the fuel costs of operating public transport are generally less than the fuel costs associated with each individual operating their own vehicle. In some places, public transport is free. Considering the costs associated with owning or renting a car creates even more incentive to use other modes of transportation.

Also known as car sharing, carpooling is the arrangement between two or more people to travel to a shared destination in a single vehicle. Although a heavier car consumes slightly more fuel, it is usually much more efficient than two people driving separate cars towards the same destination.

Use a more fuel efficient vehicle

Driving a smaller car makes a great difference – the fuel cost is about half for a small sedan than for a very large SUV. Similarly, drive with a less powerful engine than you need. Don't pay for an eight-cylinder engine when four cylinders work just fine. Unless you're hauling heavy loads on a routine basis, the extra cost of a bigger engine results in more money spent on gasoline.

Tune the engine

A properly tuned engine maximizes power and can greatly enhance fuel efficiency. But tuning the car engine is often done to increase horsepower – that's not the way to save on fuel. Make sure the tuner gets the message.

Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4 percent – this amount will vary depending on the nature of the repair.

Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve your mileage by as much as 40 percent.

Placing ornaments and ground effects, aerodynamics kits, and airfoils, such as deck-lid spoilers, may make you feel good, but they also increase the car's drag and make it require more fuel. Such accessories offer no real handling enhancements, although they may look nice on your car. Also, place signs or cargo on the roof so that the object angles forward. This will reduce the frontal area of the object, and it will cause less drag, and cause you to use less fuel.

Adjust tires

Make sure the tires are inflated to the right levels. Properly inflated tires can reduce fuel consumption by up to 3 percent. Your tires also lose about 1 PSI per month, and when the tires are cold (e.g., in the winter), their pressure will decrease due to the thermal contraction of the air. It is recommended to check tires at least monthly, preferably weekly. Having properly inflated tires will also help you avoid uneven wear on the tread.

Gas stations don't always have accurate equipment for this purpose. Sometimes gas stations use automatic air compressors that stop at a pre-determined level. To make sure you inflate to the right level, double-check pressure with your own gauge.

Recommended inflation pressures are for cold tires; put about 3 PSI more in if the tires have been driven on a while. Inflate to the pressure recommended by the car manufacturer, not to the level stamped on the tire.

Use the correct motor oil

Gas mileage will improve by 1 percent to 2 percent if you use the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. For example, using 10W-30 motor oil in an engine designed to use 5W-30 can reduce your gas mileage by a considerable amount. Using 5W-30 in an engine designed for 5W-20 can lower your gas mileage by 1 percent to 2 percent. Also, look for motor oil that says "Energy Conserving" on the API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction-reducing additives.

Plan trips carefully

There is no more obvious way to save gas than to drive a shorter distance.

Plan your route carefully. With today's GPS route planners, it's easy to calculate a straight route with the fewest stops and diversions. It is also possible to judge which route will have the least traffic. Take highways instead of local routes or city streets when possible – the steady speed maximizes fuel efficiency.

When driving in a city, try to park in a central location, and then walk from one appointment to another, or take public transportation. Ragged stop-and-go city driving is terrible for your gas mileage. This also saves the high level of gas used in parking and pulling out in a parking lot.

Factors that determine the fuel price

Government intervention.

Governments may intervene in gasoline (referred to as petrol in some parts of the world) markets by taxation, which may raise prices for consumers within or outside the governmental territory. Similarly, certain industries may receive financial support from the government to promote commercial enterprise (a subsidy). Generally, subsidized products or services can be sold at lower prices.

Financial markets

The global oil price fluctuates constantly. The key crudes quoted are Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) in the unit of US$ per barrel. The retail fuel price is closely related to the global oil price fluctuation.

Political elements such as structure, regime, personnel, and events can all affect the cost of fuel. For instance, a change in leadership from a leader who doesn't believe in climate change to one who does may result in changes to the cost of fuel for consumers based on different policies, such as choosing not to subsidize fuel. Political relationships between countries are also a factor; nations can go to war over resources, or form alliances in order to trade, both of which can affect the cost of fuel.

Geographic area

Certain geographical areas or countries in the world have an abundance of oil, while others do not have a single drop. Regional consumers within close proximity of high supplies of oil are more likely to have lower costs of fuel due to ease of access. Areas without their own supply of oil that are isolated from the rest of the world (such as islands in the Pacific) can find fuel to be relatively expensive.

Natural disaster or weather

Earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, major floods, and other such nature-related phenomena can affect the production, manufacturing, and logistics of gasoline, which can possibly affect the price of fuel. For instance, a snowstorm may close certain roads, disallowing the transportation of the resource and driving up fuel costs in these areas. Hurricanes or earthquakes can damage oil refineries, abruptly halting production, which can also eventually increase fuel costs.

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Travelmath provides an online driving cost calculator to help you determine how much you'll spend on gas for your next road trip. You can enter airports, cities, states, countries, or zip codes to compute the cost of driving between locations. Driving distances are calculated using actual driving directions if they are available, or a GPS-accurate method for the straight line distance . Automatic estimates are provided for local gas prices and vehicle fuel efficiency in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km), based on the make and model of your car, SUV, or minivan. Don't let the economy and rising oil prices stop you from taking your next trip. You can use this tool to find out if it's cheaper to fly or drive to your destination.

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Use this fuel cost calculator to easily calculate fuel cost and the gallons / liters needed to complete a trip. Calculate gas cost or petrol cost - we support miles and gallons, liters and km, etc.

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In order to calculate the amount of fuel for a given trip using our fuel cost calculator or otherwise, you need to know the total distance you will be covering and the expected average fuel consumption of your vehicle. It works the same way for cars, trucks, buses, vans, SUVs, and even boats and planes. If you also want to calculate the fuel cost of a trip, then you need to know the price per gallon or price per liter at which you can by.

Our calculator supports entering distances in miles and kilometers. In terms of fuel consumption, it is very versatile as it accepts: miles per gallon, gallons per 100 miles, kilometers per liter and liters per 100 kilometers. In the US, miles per gallon and kilometers per liter would more frequently used, while in most of Europe the preferred metric would be liters to travel 100 km and gallons to cover 100 miles. The result in terms of fuel amount is in gallons or liters, and for fuel cost is in the currency you entered it in (you can simply ignore the currency sign, e.g. $ (USD)).

Make sure to account for the variation in fuel consumption when driving within city limits and on highways - usually the consumption is higher in the former case. Always fill your tank with more fuel than you anticipate you would need, especially during winter or when driving through desolate areas or when extreme weather conditions are expected.

    Formula for fuel amount

If you are using mpg (miles per gallon), then the formula for calculating the total amount of gas needed is:

Fuel = Distance / Consumption mpg

For example, if the distance is 500 miles and consumption is 20 miles per gallon, then the fuel you will need for the entire distance is 500 / 20 = 25 gallons.

If you are using gallons per 100 mi to measure consumption, then the formula for calculating the amount of fuel needed is:

Fuel = Distance / 100 x Consumption per 100 mi

For example, if the distance is 300 miles and the consumption is 5 gallons per 100 miles, you will need 300 / 100 x 5 = 15 gallons of gas.

Both formulas are applicable for metric units - km and liters, just make sure you do not mix metric units. Using an online fuel calculator will make sure you do not commit that mistake.

    How to improve fuel economy?

Don't like the numbers you see when you use our tool? If you wonder how you can improve the fuel efficiency of your vehicle so you can cover more miles (or kilometers) with less fuel, we have some tips that can result in significant savings, especially when applied consistently over time. Here is our list of 10 fuel efficiency tips :

• Drive sensibly - If you drive aggressively - too fast compared to other cars, constantly overtaking other vehicles, and rapid acceleration followed by braking, only to accelerate again wastes a lot of gas. By some estimates, quick starts and hard stops can increase fuel consumption by more than 30% ! This is why this is number one in our fuel efficiency list.
• Observe the speed limit - Different vehicles have optimal fuel economy at different velocities, but one way to increase gas mileage is to avoid driving at higher speeds. A small reduction of your average speed , say from 70 mph to 60 mph (equivalently: from 115 km/h to 100 km/h) can help you save 10 to 20% due to lower fuel consumption.
• Follow the leader - drive at about the speed of the vehicle in front of you, if they are following the first 2 tips above. This will make sure you need to accelerate and decelerate as little as possible. If possible, overtake drivers who do not follow them, as it will make it very hard for you to do so. This will result in smaller numbers from our fuel cost calculator.
• Check your tires - make sure your tire pressure is at optimal levels as indicated in the owner's manual provided by the auto manufacturer. If the pressure is too low your mileage will decrease significantly, not to mention that the car may become dangerous to drive.
• Smart routing - make sure you take optimal paths to reach your desired destination. Learn the different modes of route selection your GPS employs - the shortest is not always the fastest and idling stuck in traffic will waste fuel. Use services such as Google Maps to check for traffic congestions on the planned route. Using a route you know well can also help improve fuel efficiency, since you will know in advance where it makes sense to increase speed and where it does not, because of a traffic light just ahead.
• Air conditioning - turning it off will most likely improve your fuel efficiency by 10-15%, and will result in you having more power to accelerate quicker when needed. If it is necessary, make sure you do not set it to unreasonably low or high levels. Air temperature in the range between 64°F - 75°F (18°C - 24°C) is comfortable for most people. Due to the law of thermodynamics, each subsequent degree of heating or cooling requires progressively more energy to accomplish and maintain.
• Remove excess weight - make sure you remove any unneeded heavy items you have in your trunk. One of the untold benefits of losing weight is that your car will be a bit more efficient as well.
• Turn cruise control ON - when on a highway, make sure to use your cruise control option. By keeping your speed constant, it will most likely save gas and result in lower fuel costs.
• Avoid idling - idling means 0 miles per gallon and the larger the car engine, the more gas is wasted when idling. Avoid excessive idling, when possible, in line with point #5 above to keep fuel costs low.
• Maintain your vehicle - a well-maintained car, truck, van, SUV, etc. will operate at greater efficiency. Exact fuel savings are hard to calculate, as it will depend on the type of maintenance work your vehicle needs. However, good maintenance is sure to lead to fuel savings and smaller cost numbers coming out of our calculator.

All the above advice is fine, but what do you do if you have been following the above advice, yet our tool still shows you numbers that are so high you want to cry? Well, it is most likely time for a new car, or it could be just the fuel price fluctuations over which, unfortunately, neither you nor we have much influence, individually. Fuel prices in most places contain license fees and other state or local government taxes, in some places reaching as much as 50% of the final price. Financial market fluctuations, natural disasters or extreme weather, crisis, as well the geographical area you are in and the local fuel suppliers all influence the price of gas. All you can do is try to observe them and predict when you can get a more decent price.

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Planning summer travel? Here's what to know about current Midwest gas prices

Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.35 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.46 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The average fuel price in the Midwest region has fallen about 5 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.77 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as $3.77 on Aug. 14, 2023.

A year ago, the average gas price in the Midwest region was 2% higher at $3.43 per gallon.

>> INTERACTIVE: See how your area's gas prices have changed over the years at data.usatoday.com .

The average gas price in the United States last week was $3.52, making prices in the Midwest region about 4.7% lower than the nation's average. The average national gas price is down from last week's average of $3.58 per gallon.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration's tally of prices in the Midwest states includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

The USA TODAY Network is publishing localized versions of this story on its news sites across the country, generated with data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration . Please leave any feedback or corrections for this story here . This story was written by Ozge Terzioglu.

This article originally appeared on Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise: Midwest region gas prices fell from last week. Here's what to know

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 6, 2024)—Gasoline prices took another trip south this week, falling eight cents since last Thursday to $3.48. It marks the largest weekly drop of the year.

“This drop in pump prices appears to have some sticking power for now,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “More states should see their averages dip below $3 a gallon in the coming weeks.”

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How Toyota’s Beyond Zero Vision Makes It Easy to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Toyota’s line of electrified vehicles gives you more low- and zero-emissions choices than any other automaker, with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery EV, and fuel-cell EV options.

When it comes to reducing carbon emissions, Toyota is committed to the power of personal choice. Their lineup of electrified vehicles offers the widest range of choices, from hybrids to plug-in hybrids to battery-electric vehicles and even fuel-cell EVs. And the brand’s Beyond Zero vision — to reach carbon neutrality with its products, services and operations, and go beyond as it finds new ways to create a better world — extends to every part of the vehicle spectrum, so whether you need a spacious family hauler, a work-ready pickup truck or a stylish and sporty sedan, there’s an electrified Toyota vehicle for you.

ELECTRIFIED, DIVERSIFIED

Toyota has led the way on electrified automobiles. The 1997 Prius was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid passenger vehicle, combining gasoline and battery power to travel farther on less fuel. With the Prius, Toyota demonstrated that the future of automobiles would be built on hybrid technology. More than 25 years later, Toyota is still the leader in hybrid vehicles that reduce emissions and fuel costs, without any need to worry about how far you can drive.

But it didn’t stop with hybrids. Since the early 1990s, Toyota has been the leading innovator in fuel-cell vehicles. In 2014, Toyota introduced the Mirai — the world’s first car designed specifically to use fuel-cell technology. Available only in California, this fuel-cell EV generates electricity by combining hydrogen with oxygen from the outside air, and emits nothing but water vapor, resulting in the best of both worlds: an electric-powered vehicle that you never need to plug in. And as hydrogen fuel stations continue to proliferate around the country, filling the tank on one will be as convenient and quick as stopping at a traditional gas station — in and out in five minutes.

Electrified driving without plugging in. A hybrid intelligently blends electric and gasoline power to find the most efficient way to drive. More power, less fuel.

Plug-In Hybrid EV

Charge up the battery for zero-emissions all-electric driving. Fill the gas tank for convenient efficiency. Or do both—the choice is yours with a plug-in hybrid.

True gasoline-free driving. Charge the battery at home or at a charging station and enjoy zero tailpipe emissions with the comfort of quiet electric power.

Fuel Cell EV

All-electric driving with no waiting to charge. Fill up in five minutes at a hydrogen refueling station. The car generates its own electricity and emits only water.

And when it comes to battery-electric vehicles, Toyota engineers have been perfecting the technology for decades. The EVs available today drive farther and recharge faster than ever before. As more and more new charging locations appear across the country, more and more drivers can make the switch to battery-electric cars.

Picking a cleaner, greener vehicle doesn’t have to come with compromise. Toyota has spent decades researching and engineering solutions for greater efficiency and reduced emissions — and that means plenty of electrified choices for every lifestyle.

SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE

Toyota’s low-emissions, high-efficiency lineup demonstrates that “electrified” means more than merely “plug-ified” — there’s a whole series of options and variables to consider when choosing which type of EV is right for you. And the company’s robust collection means that whether you’re ready for a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel-cell or battery-electric vehicle, there’s an electrified Toyota vehicle for you today.

The hybrid that started it all, now in its fifth generation. Efficiency, excitement and convenience, all in one stylish package.

• Up to 57 mpg, with no charging
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Toyota RAV4 Prime

Plug-in capability plus efficiency means zero-emissions driving without compromise, plus gasoline power when you need it.

• Up to 42 miles of pure EV driving
• Exhilarating performance: 0–60 in 5.7 seconds
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Toyota bZ4X

The first zero-emission all-electric crossover SUV with everything you love about a Toyota. Plug in, charge up and go.

• Up to 252 miles of driving range
• Spacious comfort for the whole family
• 8.1-inch ground clearance for rough roads
• Charge up in 30 minutes with DC fast charging

Toyota Mirai

Pure electric driving without any waiting: Fill up at a hydrogen refueling station (where available) and get going in under five minutes.

• Up to 402 miles of driving range
• Rear-wheel-drive sporty dynamics
• Near-silent electric power on demand
• Zero carbon emissions, only water vapor

A Toyota hybrid gives you all the ease of a regular gas-powered car — with better fuel efficiency and fewer carbon emissions. Driving one, such as the stylish Prius, is as easy as with any other car: Just get in and go. The new Prius has 194 horsepower and sports-car 0-to-60 acceleration in just over seven seconds. Sure-footed handling helps you carve the corners of your favorite twisty road, and available all-wheel-drive gives you confidence no matter the weather. Inside the fourth-generation Prius, Toyota’s latest Hybrid Synergy Drive system seamlessly adapts to the way you drive, blending a battery-powered electric motor and a 2.0-liter gasoline engine for up to 57 mpg. And when it’s time to refuel, the Prius again works exactly like any other car: You just go to your regular gas station and fill up the tank. It’s the easiest way to reduce your carbon footprint without changing how you drive.

Toyota’s Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) give you even more efficiency. The RAV4 Prime, for example, takes everything great about the RAV4 and adds plug-in capability. Charge its battery up at home or on the go, and you’ll get up to 42 miles of zero-emissions all-electric driving. When the battery gets low, your Toyota PHEV automatically switches to gasoline power, intelligently optimizing for the best driving range. The RAV4 Prime leaves the choice up to you: Plug in for pure electric power, fill up the gas tank for go-anywhere convenience or do both—with a plug-in hybrid, the choice is always yours.

If you’re ready to embrace all-electric driving, Toyota’s battery-electric vehicle (BEV) offers pure zero-emission mobility at all times. With the bZ4X, you get the ease and convenience of a family crossover SUV with the guilt-free driving of an all-electric vehicle. If you have access to an AC Level 2 home charger, you can plug it in overnight for an estimated driving range of up to 252 miles. And with its DC fast charging, you can also plug into any high-speed EV charging station and go from a low battery to 80 percent in as little as 30 minutes. With bZ4X, you get the quiet, smooth, effortless power of a BEV with the style, comfort, safety and dependability you’ve come to expect from Toyota.

If you have hydrogen refueling available near you, the Toyota Mirai gives you the striking styling and athletic performance of a rear-wheel-drive sport sedan with the clean, convenient power of a fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV). With Mirai, you never have to plug in: The car uses clean hydrogen power to generate its own electricity. Filling up an FCEV is as easy and convenient as filling up your hydrogen tank: Just pump and go, and you’ll get up to 402 miles of driving range. But unlike a gas-powered car, the Mirai doesn’t emit any carbon while you’re driving—the only thing that comes out of the tailpipe is water vapor.

FORGING A PATH TO THE FUTURE

Toyota knows that innovation never sleeps. That’s why Toyota scientists have never stopped improving. Today’s Prius harnesses a quarter-century of advances in hybrid-vehicle technology, and that’s just the beginning. Every day, around the world, Toyota engineers and designers are working to bring forth the next generation of efficient, environmentally friendly vehicles. Right now, Toyota laboratories are working on battery technology that will make tomorrow’s electric cars recharge as quickly as you can fill up your gas tank. They’re working on future energy technology to take you even farther than you can go today, all while ensuring a cleaner, greener tomorrow.

You can find intelligent, efficient engineering everywhere in Toyota’s electrified lineup, from the family-friendly Sienna hybrid minivan to the tough Tundra iForce Max full-size pickup truck and the adventure-ready Sequoia hybrid three-row SUV. You can even find electrified technology in Toyota vehicles you already know and love, like Camry, Corolla, Highlander, and RAV4. The 2024 Toyota lineup gives you more ways to electrify your drive without having to compromise your lifestyle. And when you buy an electrified Toyota, you’re also supporting a commitment to protecting the environment by decreasing plastic waste and supporting water conservation.

No matter where you live or what kind of driving you do, there’s an electrified Toyota that can help you reduce your carbon footprint. Discover a world of electrified, diversified.

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Help! A Gas Station Charged Me $1,500 and My Bank Won’t Believe It’s Fraud.

After returning home from a wedding in Mexico, a traveler found a huge charge on his credit card and suspected a gas station attendant was responsible. Wells Fargo didn’t believe him.

By Seth Kugel

Dear Tripped Up,

Last October, my extended family spent a week in Todos Santos, in Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, for a wedding. All went well, but when I got back, I noticed an unusual charge on my credit card: $1,500.49, made on the day we flew home to the United States from San José del Cabo. The merchant appeared to be a restaurant in Mexico City. I recalled that when we went to fill up the rental car at a Chevron station near the airport, the attendant placed the card in a hand-held machine and then told me it had been rejected, requiring me to use a second card. Nothing else unusual happened that day, and reviews on Google for this gas station contain eerily similar accusations of fraudulent charges from other tourists. I disputed the charge, but Wells Fargo repeatedly denied my claim, even when I asked the Better Business Bureau to intercede. Can you help? Nate, Wayland, Mass.

We cannot be sure the fraud occurred at the gas station, but if so, it’s a clever scam. The worker presumably slipped your card into a bogus card reader and charged you $1,500 just as you were rushing to return your rental car and catch a flight out of the country, knowing you were unlikely to report the crime to Mexican authorities. It’s a good reminder for travelers that we need to be ever vigilant on vacation, even when we’re cranky or tired or stressed or otherwise out of our element.

It’s also a good excuse to consider how dependent we have become on our credit card issuers to save the day in such situations. As you found out, that doesn’t always happen.

Humor me while I consider the situation from the perspective of a bank like Wells Fargo. What might seem like obvious fraud when it happens to us is not necessarily a crystal clear crime to a fraud claims team tasked with sifting out their clients who are honest vacationers from others who may themselves be fraudsters.

Since I trust you are in the former camp, I reached out to Wells Fargo and soon afterward, a representative got in touch with you by phone and agreed to refund the charge, plus interest. A week later, you received a check for $1,609.96.

“We take customer concerns seriously and seriously investigate all customer claims,” wrote Jennifer Landan, a spokeswoman for the company, in an email statement to me. “We worked directly with our customer on this matter, and it is resolved.”

But, of course, it should have been resolved earlier and without my intervention. Was there anything you should have done differently? Was there anything Wells Fargo should have done differently?

The answers are yes and yes.

Though you explicitly gave your permission for Wells Fargo to discuss the incident with me, Ms. Langan told me the company would not talk about the particulars of your case. But she did leave a clue, writing to me that Wells Fargo encourages customers to act “when they receive a fraud alert, phone call or correspondence about a transaction.”

So I asked you to look through your phone and email messages with Wells Fargo at the time of your travel, and the bank did send you a fraud alert, via text, at about the time of the transaction. You didn’t get it at the time, you said, because you had not been able to receive messages while in Mexico. And you somehow missed it when you got back home.

Though I encourage everyone to disconnect while traveling, I will henceforth recommend an exception for text messages so you can monitor your credit card transactions. (You might even consider having your bank alert you every time a transaction occurs, even if it is not suspicious, which can also be helpful in monitoring what exchange rate you’re getting.)

What happened on Wells Fargo’s end that led them to reject your claim multiple times? Though I couldn’t get specific details from Ms. Langan, we do know exactly what the Wells Fargo representative said, since you recorded the call with her permission.

The agent told you it was “normal procedure” for Wells Fargo’s fraud teams to deny fraud claims if a chip card was in the owner’s possession the entire time, which you told them it was. But technically speaking, that was incorrect: The card was briefly out of your hands when the station attendant took it and inserted in a hand-held machine at your car window.

OK, so you didn’t see the text alert and didn’t correctly parse exactly what “in your possession” meant. But given your continued appeals and the online reviews of the gas station and others in the area that corroborate your account, it’s disappointing Wells Fargo continued to be so stubborn.

The representative you spoke to conceded the team who worked on your case could have done better. “We are going to try to revise our procedures,” she said, noting that she had coached the person who made the decision on how to do “better, thorough research.”

That’s good to hear, although I’d feel more confident if I had heard it straight from an official company source rather than on a recorded phone call.

Here’s another piece of advice for travelers as mobile card readers become the default form of payment in many places: When possible, ask for the machine and to insert (or tap) the card yourself, watching the screen carefully. In much of the world (though for some reason, not in many American restaurants), the days of a merchant taking your card to the back to run it through a machine (and potentially a skimmer to steal your information) are long gone.

Though you were quite reasonably frustrated with Wells Fargo, let’s be clear here. The real villains are those who committed this crime in the first place and somehow, whether at the gas station or elsewhere, managed to charge $1,500 to a business called Comida Corrida in faraway Mexico City.

I got in touch with Grupo Horizon, which operates the Chevron Emerald gas station you went to, as well as dozens of Chevron stations in the states of Baja California Sur and Sinaloa.

Gilberto Gómez, the company’s business director, responded by email, saying he was unaware of such issues and encouraged you to send him details. “We take follow-ups to this kind of complaint very seriously and meticulously,” he wrote in Spanish. “If there is any harm to our customers attributable to the gas station, we address it.” (I’ve given you his email address and you told me you would follow up with him.)

But considering the Google reviews at this location and several other (non-Chevron) gas stations in the region, I am skeptical that Grupo Horizon is not aware of the problem. Mr. Gómez did not respond when I followed up twice about whether he had seen the Google reviews.

I also got in touch with the Los Cabos Tourism Board. When its managing director, Rodrigo Esponda, got back to me, he said he was “deeply concerned about the situation,” and had spoken to the Baja California Sur state attorney’s office, which told him it was investigating the matter. He also recommended that tourists who have complaints about a business in the region should register them with Mexico’s federal consumer protection organ, Profeco.

In the meantime, could the solution simply be to pay cash at Cabo-area gas stations? Alas, no: There are also reports of gas station attendants switching out large bills customers pay with for smaller ones and demanding more. And don’t even get me started on the Tripped Up complaints that come about the poor customer service travelers encounter in car rental agencies near Mexican beach destinations. The best solution for sun-seekers may be to skip the car rental altogether and hire a driver, use car-share services or take public transportation.

If you need advice about a best-laid travel plan that went awry, send an email to [email protected] .

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Seth Kugel is the columnist for “ Tripped Up ,” an advice column that helps readers navigate the often confusing world of travel. More about Seth Kugel

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Chinese Tesla rival BYD says its new hybrid cars can go 1,250 miles without stopping for gas or charging

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Driving 1,250 miles without stopping to fill up? That's a pipe dream for any car on the market right now, whether it's powered by gas or electricity.

But the Chinese EV maker BYD says it can happen thanks to upgrades in its new hybrid powertrain system, which is set to launch on two recently revealed midsize sedans, Bloomberg reported . It's the equivalent of about 81 miles per gallon, more than three times the US fuel-economy average for model-year-2022 cars. It's also about 500 more miles of range than a hybrid 2023 Lexus ES gets, which last year topped Kelley Blue Book's list of longest-range hybrids.

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A leap this big in hybrid technology would boost an already fervent interest in these cars , with their impressive fuel economies, lower up-front costs, and mitigated range anxiety . The models are wildly popular with both automakers and consumers as a bridge between traditional internal-combustion engines and fully electric models, especially as electric-vehicle sales plateau in many markets.

In BYD's case, hybrids make up the majority of its models sold, Reuters reported .

Toyota, a relative latecomer to EVs with a plethora of hybrid options, has seen its strategy vindicated by this softening of the market. Ford said in April that it would expand its hybrid offerings as the segment helped cushion EV losses. GM also plans to bring more hybrid models to North America in response to changing demand.

Just don't expect to buy a BYD car in the US anytime soon.

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Worth the Drive: Summer is unofficially here! 5 day trip ideas in and around Louisville

Summer is here and with school out for the year, parents are likely in need of activities to keep their children entertained. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun and affordable options within a couple of hours of Louisville.

From scenic nature to shiny cars to thrilling roller coaster rides, there's something for everyone within a reasonable distance. Here are five places to keep in mind, perfect for a day trip from the Louisville area.

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Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay

937 Phillips Lane, Louisville

Distance from downtown Louisville: Around 4 miles or 10 minutes.

Kentucky Kingdom is an amusement and water park in Louisville that doesn't require much of a drive for locals.

The amusement park features a variety of rides from family-friendly to thrilling rollercoasters. There are also water rides, wave pools and other features at the Hurricane Bay water park. Ticket prices vary by ticket type, day of the week and frequency of visits. General admission tickets for one day range from $29.99 to $49.99. Season passes are also available.

Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay are open to the public for the season.

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Mammoth Cave National Park

1 Mammoth Cave Parkway, Mammoth Cave

Distance from downtown Louisville: Around 90 miles, or an hour and a half.

Mammoth Cave National Park, located in south central Kentucky, spans more than 52,000 acres and is home to the world's longest cave system, according to the National Park Service. A variety of experiences are offered, including cave tours, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking. There are also three camp sites located on the grounds, as well as a designated section for backpackers.

Several tours are available ranging in distance from 0.25 miles to 2.5 miles, taking anywhere up to three and a half hours. Two crawling tours are also available for visitors starting at age 10 and over, but special equipment is required.

You can view a full list of available tours here .

French Lick

Distance from downtown Louisville: Around 80 miles, or an hour and a half.

French Lick, located in Southern Indiana, is home to the French Lick West Baden Museum and the French Lick Scenic Railway.

The museum , established in 2007 as a pop-up before finding its current location in 2014, discusses the history of the circus, and the town's involvement in the renowned Hagenbeck-Wallace circus diorama, featured at the museum.

"Today, we continue to tell the incredible histories of our towns through impressive exhibits, interactive experiences, and first-person stories," according to the museum's website.

General admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, $6 for children 6-12 and free for 5 and under.

At the French Lick Scenic Railway , visitors can "experience harking back to a time when rail travel was the primary means of long distance travel," according to the organization's website. Operated by the Indiana Railway Museum, the Scenic Railway spans 25 miles from French Lick to Jasper.

Those who climb aboard for a ride will travel along the edges of Hoosier National Forest and through one of the state's longest railroad tunnels. Various family events and 21+ events are offered, and a Polar Express train ride is also offered during the holiday season beginning in November. Ticket prices vary throughout the year.

At the French Lick Resort , visitors will have easy access to the French Lick Casino and countless other activities like horseback riding, archery, pickleball, indoor and outdoor swimming and more.

National Corvette Museum: See how Kentucky attractions ranked in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Award

National Corvette Museum

350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green

Distance from downtown Louisville: Around 110 miles or close to two hours.

Ranked second on USA TODAY's 2024 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for best car attraction is Kentucky's National Corvette Museum.

According to the museum's mission, they hope "to educate worldwide audiences on the evolution of the Corvette — America’s Sports Car — through collection, preservation, and celebration of its legacy." The museum also had a sinkhole swallow eight cars around 10 years ago, the last of which was  pulled in March 2014 , as previously reported by  The Courier Journal.

Ticket prices fluctuate by dates, times and add-ons. Available add-ons include a guided tour and a Corvette racing simulator.

Natural Bridge State Park

2135 Natural Bridge Road, Slade

Distance from downtown Louisville: About 135 miles, or two hours and 15 minutes.

The Natural Bridge State Park is home to Kentucky's natural bridge, formed from natural sandstone over millions of years, spanning 78 feet and wavering 65 feet in the air. Located near the Red River Gorge Geological Area and the Daniel Boone National Forest, visitors can hike around 2.5 miles out and back to see the Natural Bridge or use the skylift.

Visitors can also participate in activities at the Natural Bridge State Resort Park like canoeing and kayaking, available from Memorial Day through Labor Day, fishing at Mill Creek Lake or playing a game of miniature golf. Also close by are the Red River Gorge Zipline Tours.