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As fuel prices fluctuate, filling our cars up with petrol or diesel is getting more and more expensive.

Driving economically can save somewhere in the region of 10-15% of your fuel. So if it takes £40 to fill your tank up, you could be saving at least £4 worth of fuel by just following a few simple tips.

Driving Economically

• Remove roof racks and clutter from the boot of your car. The car will use more fuel to carry the extra weight.
• Avoid rapid acceleration and braking.
• Check your tyre pressures. Under inflated tyres can increase your fuel consumption by up to 10%.
• Avoid engine idling when stuck in traffic. Turning your engine off will conserve fuel. One minute of idling consumes more fuel than starting your engine.
• Avoid going over 70mph on the motorway. Driving at 90mph for example uses 48% more fuel than 50mph, and 35% more than 70.
• Change gear earlier and only when you have to - don't over rev or labour the engine.
• Air-conditioning and heating systems all consume fuel, so only use them when you have to.
• Maintain your car properly – poorly tuned engines can more than double your fuel consumption.
• Know your route - you won't waste fuel getting lost or driving further than you have to.
• Keeping at a constant speed will consume less fuel.
• Anticipate what's going to happen in front of you.