Oil prices are soaring, and motorists are stingy with every penny.

Oil prices are soaring, and motorists are stingy with every penny. (Alberta Times) As oil prices remain high, there are endless ways to save fuel. Use public transportation, ride a bike...

Soaring gas prices, motorists are stingy with every penny (Alberta Times) With gas prices remaining high, there are endless ways to save fuel. Using public transportation or cycling is a good way to get around. If someone doesn't refuel to the last drop of fuel in the tank, the gain outweighs the loss. Data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) shows that in January this year, the number of cases seeking towing services because cars broke down because they ran out of fuel increased by 14% compared with the same period in 2011. The increase was even faster in February, with a year-on-year increase of 16%. AAA said that running a car with a depleted fuel tank not only fails to save fuel and money, but also causes damage to the oil pump, loss of filters or syringes, etc., for which car owners often pay expensive repair fees. Changing your driving habits may help you save fuel, such as braking less, driving at a constant speed, and reducing sudden acceleration.