Gas prices are high. What can you do about it?

NPR | By Camila Domonoske,

Stephan Bisaha

Published April 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT

With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. How can you get the most out of every fill-up?

Camila Domonoske

Camila Flamiano Domonoske covers cars, energy and the future of mobility for NPR's Business Desk.

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Stephan Bisaha

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