7 Gas-Saving Tips That Actually Work
When fuel prices rise, all kinds of gas-saving schemes get floated. We separate the serious from the silly for you.
Ben Demers
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Summer road trips are back on the calendar — and so are higher gas bills. Rising tensions in the Middle East are adding new pressure to fuel prices, just as many drivers are preparing to spend more time on the road.
According to AAA, gas prices recently jumped more than 10 cents per gallon overnight, with additional increases expected as the conflict with Iran continues. The national average is now around $3.10 per gallon, while drivers in some states, including California, are paying closer to $4.67 for regular unleaded.
That makes it a good time to look for ways to use less fuel and stretch each tank a little further. These seven gas-saving tips can help lower your overall driving costs without requiring major changes to your routine.
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In his former role as Senior Online Editor, David edited and wrote a wide range of content for Kiplinger.com. With more than 20 years of experience with Kiplinger, David worked on numerous Kiplinger publications, including The Kiplinger Letter and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. He co-hosted Your Money's Worth, Kiplinger's podcast and helped develop the Economic Forecasts feature.
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