With the extreme increases in gas prices this summer, consumers are not growing any more pleased with the prices they are paying at the pump. A recent poll by ABC showed that roughly 40% of Americans are unsatisfied and eve angry with the price of fuel, but will not change their driving habits until prices increase at least another dollar.

Many are wondering what they can do to combat these spontaneous spikes in prices at the pump. For once, many are encouraged to walk or bike to their desired locations if possible. If not, certain websites, such as gasbuddy.com, are able to help consumers find the nearest location with the cheapest oil prices.

A recent study also indicates that roughly 5% of pumps are inefficient, meaning they fail their regular inspections. Inspectors in South Dakota claim that pumps failing these inspections can sometimes overcharge or undercharge consumers for the gas they are receiving. Those the difference in pennies is not significant, if not fix this amount can add up. "I'm sure the public would like to think they're spot on, but pump technology and measuring technology don't allow that," quotes David Pfahler, director of the South Dakota Weights and Measures Program. Pfahler hopes that he can decrease the amount of pumps failing to charge the right amount to consumers so that they are not cheated out of any fuel, especially when national prices are just around $3/gallon.