Motorists across the UK have been urged to use a specific sat nav setting to save money on fuel as costs show little signs of dropping considerably. The latest RAC Fuel Watch indicates that drivers will have to pay 162.32p per litre of unleaded and 180.45p per litre of diesel.
According to the forecast, both the price of petrol and the price of diesel are expected to drop further in the coming weeks. However, drivers are unlikely to see a considerable difference in costs any time soon.
With that in mind, Graham Conway, Managing Director of Select Car Leasing, urged drivers to select their sat nav route carefully.
He told Express.co.uk: “To avoid excessive fuel consumption, most modern-day sat-navs come with the option to select the fastest route, even taking traffic into consideration.
“Avoiding sitting in standstill traffic can contribute to fuel-saving efforts, as your car drives most efficiently when in a higher gear – as opposed to crawling.
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He said: “A top tip to keep up with your top-ups is to keep a consumption notebook in your glove box or keep a record on the notes app on your phone.
“For every visit to the petrol station, note down how much fuel you put in your car to get from A-B.
“In this ever-changing economy, be sure to record your fuel consumption in litres and not in pounds.”
Filling up at supermarkets
Mr Conway stressed that while supermarket fuel usually comes from the same refineries as the big brands like Shell or Esso, these brands will usually add a range of special additives to their own fuels in order to improve efficiency and performance – which is why they tend to cost more.
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“Your vehicle manufacturer may also suggest different tyre pressures for your front and rear tyres so it is always worth doing your research.”
Switching to an EV
Mr Conway advised: “While the initial costs of trading-in your petrol or diesel-dependent vehicle for an electric vehicle may be high, the long-term financial benefits are sure to pay off.
“It’s also why leasing an electric vehicle could be a much more affordable route into EV enjoyment.
“An EV vehicle can save you money on fuel and it could also be more cost-effective to maintain.
“That’s because there are fewer moving parts with an EV than with a traditional petrol or diesel-powered car, which often results in cheaper servicing costs.”
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