Want to save on gas? How becoming a “hypermiler” could help.
Some drivers are turning to special techniques as prices soar.
From The Times
September 22, 2026

After a summer of soaring gas prices driven by the war in Iran, so-called hypermilers are using special techniques to maximize their fuel efficiency.

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They say these strategies can help drivers save at the pump.

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