Fuel prices on the rise

The rises in petrol prices are proving extremely stressful and troublesome for car owners. So, now more than ever, it’s critical to find ways to save money on your fuel costs, and we’re going to give you some tips on how to do just that.

Why are petrol prices rising?

Firstly though, you may not know why petrol prices are rising in the first place. The two main reasons for the price increases are the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

During the pandemic oil prices dropped as demand also dropped. Oil wasn’t being produced as it wasn’t needed as often, where people had to stay home and couldn’t go out. This then left oil companies trying to catch up and meet demand when we came out of lockdown.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated the issue even further too. Russia is one of the biggest oil providers in the world, and after having sanctions imposed on the country by governments around the rest of the world, oil prices skyrocketed.

How can I make my fuel last longer?

Think about where you’re refuelling

Typically, supermarket fuel is cheaper than name brand garages such as Shell. This is because these independent garages will add their own added ingredients to improve it, which improves how it makes your car perform. As a result, you end up paying a more premium price tag. 

Take advantage of points and cashback schemes

For example, Tesco has a Clubcard scheme where you collect points each time you shop, and these points turn into vouchers which you can put towards your next purchase of fuel.

Think about how much fuel you’re putting in

It may make sense to some of you to fill up in one go, but you have to think about the extra weight this adds to your car. The more weight your car is carrying, the harder it has to work and the more fuel is burned in doing so. So, only filling up with how much you need could make all the difference.

Consider your driving style

How you drive is one of the biggest factors in how much fuel you burn and how quickly. If you drive vigorously, with harsh and sudden acceleration and braking, you’re going to use more fuel at a faster rate. Driving smoothly with gentle acceleration and braking will help recoup some of that unnecessarily wasted fuel.

Check your tyres

The condition of your tyres also has a big impact on your fuel consumption. Under inflated tyres, or low tyre pressure, can seriously harm your fuel economy. Under inflated tyres increase your vehicles drag, which increases how hard your car has to work and therefore, increases your fuel consumption.

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