Gas prices are soaring yet again.
According to AAA, Californians are now paying an average of $6.29/gallon at the pump – roughly $2 more than the national average.
So…beyond driving less or signing up for a rewards program (both of which are great), how can you save money at the pump?
AAA has compiled a list of fuel-saving tips to help stretch your gas mileage, so you don’t have to fuel up so often.
Slow down and drive the speed limit
Aside from it being the law, driving the posted speed limit can help you save money on gas. On the highway, aerodynamic drag causes fuel economy to drop off significantly as speeds increase above 50 mph, according to AAA.
Avoid “Jackrabbiting”
Quickly accelerating as soon as the light turns green may help you temporarily beat the traffic, but it also significantly reduces gas mileage. Testing your acceleration may be fun, but it is costing you extra.
