Shutting off the air conditioner won't save much save fuel.  

That's according to the Motor Trade Association – as petrol prices sit at about three dollars a litre. 

Consumer New Zealand has released a survey showing four out of five people are choosing to drive less to save fuel.  

MTA energy manager Ian Baggott says putting air-con on while driving is better than opening a window. 

“If you’re driving on the road at, sort of, certainly speeds over 70km, I mean, the open windows just add strain, it’s like driving down the road with a parachute behind you.” 

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