# Why Fuel Economy Tanks 25% When You Hit 75 Mph: The Physics Explained

> Gas prices, as we all unfortunately know, are volatile, with prices subject to a host of market and geopolitical pressures.

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- **Published:** 2026-05-13
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #fuel #economy #explained #physics #prices #tanks #aside #bear
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