🌱 Make small changes to reduce your fuel costs

Fuel costs can quickly add up, especially when lots of short journeys are made throughout the week.

The good news is that small changes to how we plan and combine trips can help reduce fuel use without making life harder. Cutting your fuel costs isn’t just good for your wallet; it also makes our beautiful North Yorkshire roads safer and cleaner for everyone.

Did you know?

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Driving at 60mph instead of 70mph

can cut fuel use by 9%

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Roof racks and boxes

add to your fuel consumption

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Under-inflated tyres

drop fuel efficiency and wear out much faster

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Turning off your engine

while waiting saves fuel immediately

Smart driving for our roads

Moving smoothly keeps extra cash in your pocket. Driving around the North Yorkshire roads often means a lot of braking and accelerating for bends, tractor traffic or cyclists. 

By looking further ahead and anticipating the road, you can ease off the accelerator early instead of hitting the brakes. Maintaining a steady momentum is one of the easiest ways to see an immediate drop in how often you need to visit the petrol station.

Lighten the load before you lift off

Your car works harder when it’s carrying extra weight.

Many of us treat our car boots like extra storage space, keeping heavy tools, sports gear, or old clutter in there for weeks. Clearing out the unnecessary weight before a journey means your engine doesn’t have to work as hard, which instantly improves your miles per gallon on everyday trips around town.

Top Tips

Use local services

When you can, catch the bus or travel by train.

Combine your trips

Group errands into a single trip to save time and reduce fuel use.

Plan your route

Map out your journey before setting off to ensure the most efficient route.

Avoid unnecessary car use

Think twice before starting the engine; could you walk or cycle?

Share your lift

Car-sharing for regular commutes or social journeys is a great way to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.

Where could you save a journey this week?

Saving money on fuel starts with taking a closer look at your weekly routine to spot where trips can be avoided or improved.

  • Identify regular errands, like the school run or grocery shop, and ask if any can be combined into a single, more efficient journey.
  • Use the Fuel Price Calculator to estimate exactly how much you would save each month by cutting out just one or two regular journeys.
  • Seeing the financial impact of these small changes makes it much easier to commit to smarter travel habits.