(correct me) I think that even running the fan on the first click instead of like the third or fourth will help out with the fuel economy. You can also try aiming vents at your hands and/or face to make less AC more effective, or try turning it on for a few minutes, turning the fan off until you feel uncomfortable, and then running it on low again for a few minutes. That should curb the impact of AC to an extent.
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