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By Debbie Schlussel

With gas here in Detroit now an average of over $4 per gallon, Chrysler made a brilliant move, guaranteeing gas at $2.99 per gallon for 2-3 years to new car buyers.

But for those who can't afford a new car, or aren't inclined to take up the Chrysler deal, here are a few places to check the cheapest gas in your area, the best fuel economy on cars, and other ways to save--courtesy of a Wall Street Journal graphic--on the poisonous Saudi Soda, which is holding America hostage:

- Cheapest Gas in Your Area:

* Gas Price Watch

* Lowest Gas Prices w/ Maps

- Alternative Fuels & Prices

The bottom line is that George W. Bush, who constantly whined about America's addiction to oil in his State of the Union addresses, never did anything about it. He had almost 7.5 years to put together a "Manhattan Project" on alternative fuels.

And, instead, during that time, instead of doing that, he held hands with Saudi King Abdullah and kept the rest of the Saudi Soda purveyors at the top of their game. After all, his main priority now--and always--was never ending America's dependence on OPEC oil. And now, it is primarily on getting Daddy's friends to donate to his Presidential library like they did to Poppy's and Slick Willie's.

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Here's a humorous take, sent to me by my friend, Boston Herald Business columnist Darren Garnick, "The Working Stiff's Asinine Gas Saving Tips."