The latest data from the AA shows record prices for both petrol and diesel with drivers paying an average of 180.73p for a litre of unleaded and 186.57p for diesel. Many experts have predicted that diesel may soon reach £2 per litre, pointing at oil companies who may hike prices further.
In response to the ever-increasing fuel prices, some drivers have been turning to fuel-saving techniques to save them money – known as hypermiling.
Karl Dyson, Founder of hypermiler.co.uk, spoke to Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2 yesterday to explain how drivers could benefit from using fuel-saving techniques.
When asked whether he would ever consider fitting an “aerofoil” to his car to make it more aerodynamic, he said alternative methods would be better.
He said: “I don’t think id go as far as that – to spend money to save money as such.
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“Just being aware of your fuel efficiency and your driving mean that you can tune your driving and improve over time.”
Luke Bosdet, AA spokesperson, said “reckless speculation” was leading to the “rip-off” prices at the pumps.
He reiterated calls from drivers and motoring organisations across the country for the Government to intervene to help drivers.
Mr Bosdet continued: “The Government needs to act fast to rein in these excesses and the example of fuel price transparency in Northern Ireland, where petrol and diesel two days ago averaged 6p a litre cheaper than the UK average, shows a way forward that will revive competition and can be implemented in a matter of weeks.
“It’s what the Prime Minister might call ‘oven-ready’.
“Over the past two days, the wholesale price of petrol has started to fall back.
“Meanwhile 27 percent of low-income drivers are having to cut back on food shopping to make ends.”
Previously in March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak cut fuel duty by 5p as part of sweeping measures to deal with the cost of living crisis.
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