Fuel Report: Gas Prices Are Up, So Tap These Tips to Save

Metro Detroit motorists are seeing a slight increase in the price of gas this week, so here are a few tips to help make the most of your money after you fuel up.

Gasbuddy.com, a price forecasting agency and data provider, offers some advice on how drivers can save on their fuel costs in its post "GasBuddy.com Top Ten Fuel Saving Tips," including the following:

• Avoid high speeds.
• Don't accelerate or brake hard.
• Keep tires properly inflated.
• Use air conditioning sparingly (not a problem during winter in Michigan!).
• Keep windows closed (ditto!).
• Service vehicle regularly.
• Use cruise control.
• Avoid heavy loads.
• Avoid long idles.
• Buy a fuel-efficient vehicle.

According to the AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Metro Detroit was $3.41 on Monday morning, up from $3.38 a week ago and $3.13 one year ago.

Here are some of Monday's prices for a gallon of regular gas at a few nearby stations, according to the AAA Fuel Price Finder:

• (3372 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley): $3.54
• (26001 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak): $3.56
• Speedway (24771 Coolidge Hwy., Oak Park): $3.46

For more information on gas prices and traffic in the Berkley and Huntington Woods area, visit our Traffic & Gas tab.

Where have you seen the cheapest gas around town? Leave a comment!