(Undated) — Gas prices throughout the area have seen an increase of a few cents in the last couple of weeks. As prices increase we are all looking for ways to save money and get the most out of each tank of gas. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, aggressive driving is the quickest way to waste gas and can lower gas mileage by as much as 40 percent. When you are behind the wheel keep in mind a few things to get the most out of each tank. Avoid accelerating quickly, accelerating quickly forces your engine to burn fuel inefficiently. Slow down, according to information provided by the Department of Energy , gas mileage decreases rapidly after 50 miles per hour. Hard braking can reduce your average miles per gallon and try to avoid idling. This is a tough one because a warm engine runs more efficiently but letting your car warm up burns fuel and is bad for the environment. Learn more at GasBuddy.com
