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When do you usually fill up your gas tank? Some motorists wait to refuel until they're near empty, while others swear by the half tank rule. Essentially, filling up when you have half a tank of gas left minimizes the risk that you'll run out of fuel in an emergency or in a traffic jam. The driver who follows the half tank rule doesn't need to worry about their car's remaining fuel level when traffic is at a standstill for miles around.

Outside of having low fuel remaining in gridlock traffic, it's possible to find yourself with an empty tank during an emergency. We saw this in March 2021 with gasoline shortages on the East Coast. Panic buying quickly depleted the available gasoline at fuel stations and resulted in long lines (and education on plastic bags and how long fuel lasts) .No one expects something like a gasoline shortage to happen, but it can.

In rural areas where there's only one gas station for many miles, it's worth considering whether you have a decent amount of fuel remaining to get to your destination.

In 2022, there's more good reasons to not let the fuel tank get low. Gas prices as of June are currently nearing $5 for regular. Prices are volatile and drivers see them climbing higher day-to-day. Refueling early might save you a decent amount of money compared to waiting until it's necessary.

Whether you follow the half tank rule or not, you can fuel up and hit the road at Schaefer's Auto Repair L.L.C. Our Citgo gas station is the perfect place to go when you need to refuel.