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With the average price of a gallon of gas topping more than $3 a gallon in Massachusetts, you might be looking for ways to minimize the amount of money you're spending at the pump. Below is a list of tips to help you drive more efficiently, keep your gas mileage down, and explore alternative means of transportation.

• Drive less: Walk, take public transportation, carpool, and combine your errands into one long trip instead of several short ones.
• Drive at or below the posted speed limit: For every 5 miles per hour you drive over 60, your car burns 5% more gas to travel the same distance.
• Keep your car well maintained: Approximately 25% of all vehicles are running on under-inflated tires, making your engine work harder, and burning more fuel. Changing your air filter and transmission fluid on a regular basis can also prevent reduced fuel mileage.
• Keep track of the weekly average gasoline prices in your area or along your commuting route and save money by using a credit or store card that offer rebates or reduced price for fuel purchases.