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UK drivers have finally seen relief after petrol prices fell for the first time in six months. Figures out last month showed that since the start of October, the price per litre increased by 5p for petrol and 6p for diesel. However, after climbing more than 6p a litre, petrol hit a high of 139.
8p a litre last month before finally edging down to 139.3p on Monday. Despite this small fall, high fuel prices mean many drivers are looking for ways to cut costs at the pump.
UK petrol and diesel prices have climbed for five consecutive months and are now at a six-month high, according to the RAC. https://t.co/rYl2e9Kkcr — Forecourt Trader (@ForecourtTrader) March 5, 2025 But now, one unique - and perhaps, strange - tip could help drivers save fuel and also remind them to be safer drivers when out and about.
Motorists have been advised to drive as if they have a bowl of water on the passenger seat, in an unconventional way to save fuel. Vanarama warns drivers that with petrol and diesel prices rapidly increasing, they should be more cautious when on the road. A spokesperson for Vanarama said: “Anticipation is the name of the game.
Recommended reading: Cashback on petrol or diesel with a limited-time offer Nationwide offering free £100 bonus to eligible customers for next two years 'Anger' and 'sadness' as horse dies at the Cheltenham Festival 2025 “Every time you apply the brakes, energy that you’ve paid for in fuel is being lost in heat generated by the brake pads and discs.” Drivers shouldn’t rev the engine unnecessarily when accelerating and instead should move gently through the gears. This will keep the engine speed to a reasonable level, without labouring it by being in too high a gear.
If drivers were to imagine a bowl of water spilling in their car, they would quickly adapt to driving in a calmer style..
