High oil prices still can't drive countries to deal with high oil prices

The latest adjustment of China's oil price, the national average of No. 90 gasoline and No. 0 diesel will increase by 0.44 yuan and 0.51 yuan per liter respectively, and declares that the refined oil price has entered the “8-yuan era”. Some people think after studying that: China's oil prices are even higher than those of the United States! With rising oil prices, some people believe that the retail price of gasoline in the United States will exceed 4 US dollars per gallon, while economists continue to vent the wind, it is expected that the US gasoline retail price will exceed 5 US dollars per gallon, and even others think that it will be as high as 6 US dollars. . As a result, all people are faced with an important problem. Under such a high oil price, should we not drive?

United States: Reduced driving time

The American Consumers' Association’s report on oil prices and consumption in the United States in March 2011 pointed out that more than 90% of Americans are concerned about rising oil prices. Low- and middle-income families, low-educated and over-55s and office workers are most sensitive to soaring oil prices. And the economic pressure is greater.

In 2008, when the price of oil was high, a farmer in Kansas simply sold his car to buy rice dumplings because he could not afford oil for his truck. There is also American Airlines. Because it can't afford oil prices, it must be changed to set the fare according to the weight of passengers and operate passenger transport as cargo.

MasterCard tracked 140,000 gas stations in the United States in April last year. According to statistics, gasoline sales in the United States have dropped for 5 consecutive weeks.

High oil prices are changing the lifestyle of many people. Three-quarters of people cut other expenses, and two-thirds reduced driving. Half of them plan to take vacations near their place of residence, and almost as many people consider buying more fuel-efficient cars.

In the period of high oil prices, the most effective way for the people to save money is to reduce the consumption of gasoline. The reduction of gasoline consumption comes mainly from two aspects. One is to drive less, and the other is to increase the vehicle's fuel efficiency. Energy-saving cars and small fuel-consuming vehicles may be inconspicuous at ordinary times, but when the price of oil rises sharply, they see the power. However, the most amazing thing is that the most effective way to increase the fuel efficiency of a car is to use the gas of the tire, and the semi-deterrent tires consume the most fuel.

Germany: spawning car sharing

The so-called "car sharing" means that many people share a car, that is, the driver has only the right to use the car, and there is no ownership. It is somewhat similar to chartering a car for a short period of time in a car rental agency. The procedure is simple, make a phone call or go online. Book a car.

Germany is currently the country with the largest number of members participating in “car sharing” among European countries, with more than 100,000 people. In 1997, Germany had only 20,000 members. According to a survey, there are approximately 1.5 million potential "car sharing" users in Germany.

The use of a shared car takes about three steps: one is to register as a member of the "car sharing" provider, to pay a certain amount of membership fees and deposits; the second is to make an appointment to tell the shared car provider what kind of car you need , how long and when to use the car; third is to use the electronic key to open the door with a membership card, and then enter the corresponding password to the on-board computer, so that the user's driving time and mileage are recorded in the computer, so that after the use of the car to pay cost. After using the car, the car can be sent back to the place within the agreed time.

France: Abandoning driving is a good way to save money

With rising oil prices, it is the ordinary wage earners who are most vulnerable to rising oil prices. Many of them live in the suburbs and must drive to work every day.

In order to save fuel costs, the French abandoned the habit of driving to large supermarkets in the suburbs and purchased daily needs in fruit and vegetable shops and grocery stores close to home. The bazaars which opened every Sunday are even more crowded. In addition, many young people begin to shop online. The French people found the easiest way to save money - to give up driving. Tourism has also been affected.

In 2008, French Prime Minister Philo said that France should continue to vigorously develop nuclear energy. Fei Yong said that the development of nuclear energy was once an important measure to deal with high oil prices in the 1970s. In the face of high energy prices today, the development of nuclear energy is still a good choice. He emphasized that the continued development of nuclear energy, the development of energy-saving technologies, and the increase in the use of new energy sources are important measures to deal with high oil prices.

Japan: Developing Energy-saving Products
In order to increase the efficiency of oil use, Japan has developed energy-saving products in many fields. At present, the Japanese government is developing plans to use heavy residual oil to produce fuels such as diesel and gasoline. The plan aims to use energy more efficiently and reduce pollution to the environment. In addition, Japan also actively strengthens energy conservation in the production process.

South Korea: Auto week

The “auto week system” is a voluntary choice from Monday to Friday that does not drive one day and forms a citizen movement. Drivers participating in the event can get a series of benefits, such as free car inspection, halving of tolls, 10% reduction of car repair fees, priority parking rights at the place of residence, and reduction of parking fees at public parking lots and parks. 20% and so on.

Canada: Get up at two o'clock in the morning

Due to the high oil prices in some parts of Canada, local methods have been used to refine oil, and several refinery facilities have been placed on the side of the road to sell their own refined oil. It is said that there is still a certain market. Some people also said that everyone should add fuel at the lowest temperature of 2:00 a.m., because of thermal expansion and contraction, you can add more points.