With AAA recently reporting increases in the national average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline for more than 25 days straight, you may be thinking that pennies will soon add up to dollars. So here’s are some expert tips to save gas, keep that extra cash in your pocket, and help the environment at the same time.

Get back to basics. Save gas before you even start driving, simply by buying, leasing or renting the most gas efficient vehicle that meets your needs. These days, between hybrids, smaller “SUV’s”, and cars that are built to get some of the best mileage out there, there are plenty of options.If you’re not sure what to look for, sites such as fueleconomy.gov, Consumer Reports, and Kelly Blue Book all offer advice, statistics, reviews and background to help you make an informed choice before you test drive or buy.