how does using cruise control affect gas mileage? is it really better?

how does using cruise control affect gas mileage? is it really better?
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answer:I don’t think it’s more fuel efficient although as technology improves so does the efficiency. Mine often speeds up just as I’m reaching the peak of a hill. So at times it may actually increase gas use. I use mine on long trips and in enforcement prone areas to avoid tickets. Also when I’m driving in AZ on a 75MPH freeway I use it to take full advantage of the speed increase, sometimes when I’m not using it I tend to slow down to my usual speed in CA.
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