Drivers told 'empty boot and glovebox' before end of September
With many predicting a fuel duty rise that could see petrol and diesel prices increase, drivers have been urged to make one change to their vehicle.
Brits have been given a simple way in which they can improve the fuel consumption of their vehicle, and it only takes a few minutes to do before each journey.
The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer recently announced that the upcoming October Budget would be 'painful', with some predicting that the current 5p cut on fuel duty will be dropped, causing the cost of petrol and diesel to rise once again.
To help drivers avoid paying higher prices for fuel, Lucy Sherliker, Head of Customer at the B-Corp accredited service Zuto Car Finance, recommended that drivers take out any unnecessary weight from their car.
She advised: "Lightening the load of your vehicle is another effective way to increase your MPG.
"By keeping your car full of unneeded items, or always having a roof rack attached, your car engine is forced to work harder, resulting in fuel being burnt at a quicker rate."
When choosing their next vehicle, a lot of drivers like to make sure it has a large boot that can handle bulky items. However, as a result, some motorists use it as an excuse to leave some goods in their car permanently.
By regularly decluttering their car, removing items such as luggage and sports gear, drivers can make their vehicle lighter and therefore create less strain for the engine.
Whilst it may not help drivers improve their fuel consumption, they may also find that their car is able to accelerate more quickly without all the excess weight in the boot.
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However, drivers should not stop at removing items from the boot, remembering to take off any external accessories such as roof boxes and bike racks.
These accessories can make a car much less aerodynamic, particularly if it is used to travel at high speed, such as on motorways and dual carriageways.
Drivers should also make sure that the glove box and any other storage compartments inside the vehicle's cabin are also cleared regularly to save weight and reduce clutter.
The advice comes as many motoring experts are warning that the current fuel duty rate could increase from 53p per litre, a figure it has stood at since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022.
In addition to reversing a 5p cut, some drivers also predict that the overall price could rise by a further 5p, meaning that the cost of both petrol and diesel could soon be 10p per litre more expensive.
If that is the case, motorists will typically pay around £5 more to fill a car with a 50-litre tank, and around £260 per year if they fill up once per week.
