The cost to fill up your car has sky-rocketed in recent months thanks to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine – but will it get cheaper, and how can I save money on fuel?
Petrol prices are 187.54 pence per litre according to recent figures, with diesel being 196.12 pence per litre, but the AA predicts prices could fall by £10.
On June 27, the price of petrol was as high as 190.93 pence per litre, showing that prices have steadily fallen.
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According to the AA, drivers are paying £1.50 less on average to fill up their car, and petrol and diesel is set to fall even further as the cost of wholesale petrol to forecourts drops.
In Darlington, currently, the cheapest petrol station is Jet on Darlington Road at Newton Park Service Station at a low of 175.9 pence per litre.
In Newton Aycliffe, the cheapest petrol can be found at the Shell garage at Forest Park Services for 179.9 pence per litre
However, before prices fall any further, here’s some more advice on how to save money on fuel.
Find the cheapest petrol station:
A good way to save money while prices are high is to find the cheapest petrol station near you.
Petrolprices.com is a great way to see a list of petrol stations near you, along with their prices.
All you need to do is sign up for free and input your location.
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Petrol stations near motorways are usually the most expensive, so try and find stations that are further in town.
Make your care more efficient:
There are great ways to keep your car more fuel efficient.
A well-maintained car, such as changing oil and keeping it serviced, is 10% more fuel efficient than a car that is a bit under the weather.
Heavier
cars also use more fuel, so try to keep the weight down on your car as much as possible.
Under-inflated tyres can also affect fuel efficiency, so it’s best to keep your tyres pumped up as much as you can.
Driving habits are also important, driving at between 50 and 60 miles an hour is a great way to be fuel efficient. It can save up to 40% of fuel on journeys.
Using air conditioning and heating minimally will also cut fuel consumption.
Change how you drive:
Hypermiling is a great cost-effective way of driving that maximises the number of miles you can do per gallon.
Driving smoothly, such as not breaking or accelerating too sharply, unless it is an emergency, is another way to save fuel.
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Keeping an eye on the road in front of you is another great way, this will allow you to keep your car moving and drive as smoothly as possible, ultimately saving you fuel.
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