Petrol and diesel fuel prices have soared in recent weeks, but motorists struggling with rising costs could enjoy some savings by adopting these simple tips.
The AA has previously revealed 10 ways road users can save fuel (Image: Getty)
The AA has previously urged petrol and diesel owners to follow 10 crucial tips, with road users able to save as much as 20% on fuel. AA President Edmund King previously issued 10 pieces of advice for road users desperate to save at the pumps, with the advice now more important than ever before. UK fuel prices have soared in recent weeks, with diesel breaking the previous all-time high to hit an average of more than £2 per litre earlier in October.
Average petrol fees remain above 174p per litre, a staggering 42p more than back in February before the disruption in the Middle East. Mr King said that speeding was one of the most significant ways to boost fuel efficiency and save money on fuel.
He explained that sticking to constant lower speeds will make fuel go further. Driving at 70mph means road users will use around 9% more than at 60mph and 15% more than at 50mph.
Next, he urged road users to adapt their driving style, with further gains possible by driving smoothly, accelerating gently while avoiding unnecessary braking. He also told road users to check their tyre pressures, get their car regularly serviced, back into parking spaces and consider taking off an unused roof rack or emptying a boot.
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Mr King said drivers should also consider sharing a lift to the office or changing their working habits completely. He said: “Think if you can share a commute or work trip with colleagues or use sites such as Liftshare.com. “The more you can work from home the less your car would be used for commuting.”
Mr King added that road users should try and combine car trips to reduce time spent behind the wheel. Finally, he said that it was often easier to walk or cycle short journeys instead of taking the car if at all possible.
Fuel prices have soared in recent weeks in a blow for cash-strapped owners (Image: Getty)
The rewards could be handsome, with the AA boss admitting road users could enjoy fuel savings of up to 20% by following his advice.
Mr King previously explained: “I actually estimate that if you follow these tips, particularly speed and driving style, you could make fuel savings of approximately 20% which not only reduces the environmental effects of driving but will save you money.”
RAC head of roads policy Simon Williams said: “Diesel remains around 57p a litre higher than before the US/Iran conflict, and petrol 42p higher – meaning households are paying £31 and £23 more respectively every time they fill up a family-sized car. And as things stand, this year is still set to be the second most expensive year on record for drivers.”