Drive smarter to stretch tank, save money

Michigan drivers are paying around $4 a gallon on average, and Consumer Reports says a few everyday habits can help stretch each tank. AAA on Tuesday reported the average price of self-serve regular gasoline in Michigan was $3.93 a gallon, keeping pump prices near the $4 mark that has squeezed household budgets in recent weeks. While drivers can’t control what stations charge, Consumer Reports testing found that changing how you drive, keeping up with basic maintenance and cutting unnecessary drag can translate into meaningful savings over time.