How you can reduce your petrol bill
Thursday, June 19th, 2008Rising petrol prices are gouging motorists’ hip pockets. We take a look at how petrol prices are set and what you can do to reduce your fuel bills.
Tips on cutting your petrol bill
• Drive carefully. Higher speeds use more fuel. Hard acceleration or braking also burn up petrol.
• If you’re driving a manual, make sure you’re in the right gear. If your car is working too hard, it’s burning too much petrol.
• Avoid driving in peak periods. Constantly stopping and starting your car, or spending long periods idling in traffic, wastes fuel.
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