# Car Fuel Cost Charts The 'Why Gas Prices Are Too Damn High' Infographic Makes One Want a Bike By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-04-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/why-gas-prices-are-too-damn-high References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/why-gas-prices-are-too-damn-high-infographic) & [onlinebachelordegreeprograms](http://www.onlinebachelordegreeprograms.com/gas-prices-are-too-high/) The 'Why Gas Prices Are Too Damn High' [infographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-ai) explains the reasons behind the constant rising costs of fuel. Gas is hard to cut out of one's budget because many people rely on it to get to work. In fact, the average American spends $2,186 a year on gas, which is about six percent of their income. It's important for one to know where all the money they're spending at the pump is actually going. While a small portion goes to taxes, refining and distribution, the vast majority of the money goes to the oil companies. Oil companies have little incentive to resist raising prices because so many people need gas. A price increase of one cent per gallon equates to a 200 million dollar increase in profits for the oil companies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rising Fuel Costs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable alternative fuel sources to reduce reliance on traditional gasoline. - **Consumer Awareness on Gas Prices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create mobile apps or tools that provide real-time gas prices and cost-saving tips to help consumers make informed decisions. - **Oil Company Profits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore disruptive business models that challenge the dominance of oil companies and create more competition in the fuel industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development of renewable energy sources such as electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells. - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile apps that track gas prices and provide personalized cost-saving recommendations. - **Alternative Fuel Technologies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in and support the growth of alternative fuel technologies like biofuels, natural gas, and hybrid vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ride Share Profit Calculations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worththeryde.md) - [Gas Payment Installments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas-payment-installment.md) - [Free Fuel Retailer Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilot-flying-j-giveaway.md) - [Free Gas Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-new-cars-of-2023.md) - [Rewarding Gas Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exxon-mobil-smart-card.md) - [Gas-Inspired Restaurant Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas-discount.md) - [Smart Car Planning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-for-cars.md) - [Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-tools.md) - [Holiday Fuel Savings Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuel-savings-event.md)