Have you ever gotten socked by a rental car company because you forgot to fill up the gas tank before returning it. The mark-up on that gas is huge. And, you should always fill up yourself. But, when compared to other countries, gas in the U.S. is extra cheap. The average price per gallon in England is $8.37. In Holland it’s $7.50 while in Germany it’s about $6.50. The average price these days in America is about 2.75. And, that may drop in the next few weeks – a time of year when prices are usually on the rise. The typical cycle in a year is prices rise in Spring and drop around the time of July 4. Speaking of July 4, it’s on a Wednesday. So, there will be great airfare offers during that week. Remember to check out fares if you’re thinking of taking a vacation around Independence Day.