Fuels: three tips to avoid paying the high price

2023-08-07 22:07:11

All solutions are good for saving money. With the new surge in fuel prices, in the heart of summer, here are three tips to avoid paying the high price at the pump.

Take advantage of the offers

Large retailers regularly draw fuel offers at cost price. Since June 30, E.Leclerc has been renewing this operation every weekend, to “facilitate the travel of French people during the summer period”. The next one, August 11, 12 and 13, will be the last during which motorists will be able to take advantage of it at the 696 service stations in the network. Total Energies has also undertaken to block the prices of SP95-E10 and diesel fuel at a maximum of 1.99 euros until the end of the year.

Compare rates

There are many applications (Gasoil Now, Essence&Co, Gaspal, etc.) and websites (carburants.org, mon-essence.fr, etc.) to observe the prices at the various service stations around your home or on the way to get to at his vacation spot. Comparing allows you to turn to the least expensive pumps. Also, it is often better to get off the highway and drive a few kilometers to avoid paying the high price. On major routes, where motorists are captive, gas station attendants are raising fuel prices due, in part, to higher operating costs.

Adapt your driving

The best way to avoid facing high fuel prices is to consume less. In addition to limiting your movements, you can adopt “eco-driving”. According to experts, it reduces fuel consumption by 10 to 15%. To be economical, you have to inflate your tires to the right pressure, close your windows, lighten the vehicle and set the cruise control to 110 km/h on the motorway. If it is not very hot, you can also avoid putting on the air conditioning, which consumes a lot of energy.