As the war in the Middle East Americans are feeling the pinch at the . With  likely to stick around for the near future, experts say there are some practical to stretch their fuel a little farther.

Gas prices on Monday, an increase of 74 cents, or about 25%, since the war started, according to data from AAA. As prices continue to rise, here are three tips to improve your fuel economy.

Cruise control can come in handy here as it allows you to maintain a set speed while driving. 

Maintaining a steady speed while driving is another way to maximize fuel efficiency. That means avoiding rapid acceleration and braking, according to experts.

These aggressive driving practices can lower gas mileage by roughly 15% to 30% if you're traveling at highway speeds, and 10% to 40% in stop-and-go traffic, to the Energy Department.

Experts also recommend coasting to a stop when you can.

"When you see a red light ahead, there's no reason to rush to be the first one there," Mackenzie Raetz, the senior editor of freelance for Penny Hoarder, a personal finance website, told TheBlog Griya in an email. "Letting off the accelerator and coasting to a stop can help conserve fuel."