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AA advises UK drivers to cut speed 10 per cent as fuel prices soar
The AA said slower driving can improve fuel efficiency as diesel prices reach 184.2p a litre and motorists face higher pump costs.
- The AA is urging motorists to reduce their speed by 10 per cent to improve fuel efficiency amid soaring pump prices. Slowing down allows drivers to "keep up with the flow of traffic" while saving fuel.
- Global oil prices have soared as Iran maintains a stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, directly forcing wholesale fuel costs up at UK forecourts. The geopolitical crisis began on February 28.
- The RAC Foundation estimates rising pump prices have cost motorists an additional £583 million for petrol and diesel combined, comprising £439 million for diesel and £144 million for petrol. The disparity reflects higher diesel consumption and record price gaps.
- President Edmund King advised that drivers can save £10 per tank by adapting their driving style and avoiding "continuous harsh braking." He also encouraged using fuel price comparison apps, noting "price discrepancies up to 19p per litre within short distances."
- Since February 2, all UK forecourts have been legally required to report price changes to the Government's Fuel Finder database within 30 minutes. As geopolitical instability persists, experts warn prices may continue to fluctuate, leaving the 10 per cent speed reduction as an immediate tool for motorists.
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In response to the Iranian oil crisis, which is causing fuel prices to skyrocket, UK drivers are being advised to drive a tenth slower.
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