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Gas prices are absolutely wild right now, demolishing historical records for the highest costs ever seen at the pump in the U.S.

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average price for a gallon of fuel today is $5.00—up about 62 percent from $3.08 just a year ago. The U.S. set its record high average price for a gallon of fuel on June 14 at $5.01.

Worse still, experts don’t expect the situation to improve until at least November, when you may start to see sub-$4 prices at the gas station.

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Primarily, Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine is to blame for the steep price hikes, since Russia is a major exporter of oil, but inflation is a culprit, as well.

With that in mind, it’s time to evaluate your choices behind the wheel, since there’s not much you can do about the numbers at the pump.

To find the best expert-backed tips for increasing your car’s fuel economy, we spoke with David Bennett, a repair systems manager for AAA.

Tip No. 1: Get Junk Out of Your Trunk

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