The Automatic Millionaire - Ten Ways to Protect Yourself from High Energy Prices

Oil prices have been hitting record highs recently. We're feeling the pinch at the pump from this staggering increase as gas prices skyrocket nationally to average around $2.90 per gallon.

So if you're an average driver, you're now spending some $57 to fill your tank with gas, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). That's an increase of more than a dollar a gallon compared with two years ago. The average U.S. household will spend nearly $3,200 on gasoline this year. How's your household looking?