Drivers rush to Tesco selling petrol 20p cheaper than the national average
DRIVERS raced to a Tesco petrol station in Cambridgeshire yesterday to fill up with fuel costing just 168.9p a litre.
The new price is more than 20p cheaper than the UK’s national average which recently hit a new record high.
According to the RAC, the average price of fuel today is 191.24p, meaning the petrol station was 22.34p cheaper.
Motorists queued to top up their tanks at the outlet in Ely, however it is unclear if the price has remained as low today.
We have asked Tesco for a comment but have yet to receive a response and will update once we do.
The UK’s fuel prices have been on the rise due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, which has caused oil prices to soar.
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Most of Europe relies on Russia’s oil and gas reserves for its own supply, however leaders have pledged to ban oil imports to punish Moscow which has seen prices skyrocket due to an increased global demand.
How can I save money on fuel?
For many driving our vehicles is unavoidable, especially if we have to commute to work.
Talk to your employer about your travel concerns, they may be able to help arrange transport or the opportunity for you to work a certain amount of hours at home.
If possible try and take public transport or walk whenever possible. Public transport can offer season tickets, which may be cheaper than filling up with petrol each week.
You can use the app to help you find the nearest, cheapest fuel station.
Create an account, select the ‘find the cheapest or nearest stations on the map’ option. It will use your location to show you all the local fuel stations and display their prices.
Check your social media pages frequently in case there are any updates from friends online.
If you can, avoid premium unleaded fuel as it’s more expensive than regular unleaded.
Another tip is to stick to the speed limit, the faster you drive the more fuel your car will consume.
Fill up at petrol stations run by supermarkets often run loyalty schemes, which means you may earn small benefits that add up over time.
Alternatively, you could consider switching to an electric car which wouldn’t use any fuel at all.
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Fuel prices aren’t the only thing rising, car insurance has also jumped up by a whopping £100.
Energy bills have also risen dramatically due to the cost of living crisis.