{"id":5744,"date":"2018-08-06T04:48:31","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T11:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/?p=5744"},"modified":"2025-09-16T13:53:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T20:53:19","slug":"control-fleet-fuel-costs-midst-rising-gas-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/control-fleet-fuel-costs-midst-rising-gas-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Control Fleet Fuel Costs in the Midst of Rising Gas Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Gas prices seem to be going through a period of high volatility in summer 2018 with prices dipping and rising. Some edging closer to the brink of heart palpitations for businesses operating large or small fleets. While there is nothing you can do about the constant fluctuations in gas prices, there are things you can do to control fuel costs within your fleet \u2013 even when gasoline and diesel prices are on the rise.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Check Tire Inflation<\/strong><\/p>\n

In fact, this needs to be something you\u2019re vigilant about to prevent possible blowouts and other tire mishaps on the road. It\u2019s especially essential during the months of May through October, commonly referred to as blowout season. But it\u2019s a good habit to have any time of the year. Too much or too little inflation in tires can be bad. Not only for safety but it can also have your trucks expending more fuel to go the distance.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Install GPS Fleet Tracking<\/strong><\/p>\n

Few tools offer the extensive fleet management benefits that GPS tracking delivers for your fleet. Not only can GPS tracking for fleets<\/a><\/u> be instrumental for route optimization to conserve fuel, but it can help in the following ways as well:<\/p>\n