Wednesday 14 September 2022, 8:30 am
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The future geopolitics (backed up by economics) is nebulous and unpredictable. There are deep concerns about the price of gas, the price of electricity, the uncertain future of fuel supplies, etc. in light of rising inflation.
Ziare.com explains in the column Your money how to best protect your budget from frequent refueling at the gas station.
“Compared to August, the average price of a liter of gasoline decreased by 4.6%, which means that a full tank (50 liters) cost 17.5 lei yesterday, September 13, 2022, less than 30 days ago.
In the case of diesel, the average price of a liter has increased by 2.8%, which means that a full tank (50 liters) costs 11.5 lei more than 30 days ago, “according to peco-online.ro.
So, if you’re worried about how much you’re paying at the pump, here are five ways to use less fuel and save some money.
1. Ride a bike, take the bus or go for a walk
You may not have thought about it, but you can use less fuel by simply driving less often. With the weather still warm, it will be easy to cycle, walk or, if possible, depending on where you live, use public transport.
Likewise, if you have to drive, combine multiple trips into one (this can be especially useful when it’s cold outside).
2. Reduce speed
Acceleration costs you more. Although each vehicle’s optimum fuel economy rate varies slightly, here’s a good rule of thumb: Once you’ve exceeded a certain value, your fuel economy begins to deteriorate (and quickly). The air resistance and rolling resistance of the tires are “culprits” in this context
You can consult FuelEconomy.govwhich has a tool that tells you exactly how much speeding can cost you, depending on your vehicle model.
3. Don’t drive aggressively
One of the biggest wastes of fuel is sporty and aggressive driving. Constantly pressing the brakes, then accelerating quickly, will consume fuel faster than a steady, balanced ride.
For long journeys, use the cruise control to maintain a constant speed.
4. Pay attention to the weight and load on the hood
More weight means worse mileage. So check what heavy items you have stored in the trunk.
Also, the load on the hood makes it difficult because it makes the car less aerodynamic. A bulky box, even empty, can reduce fuel consumption by 2-8% in city driving, by 6-17% on the highway.
5. The option of a hybrid or electric vehicle
OK, you don’t feel the advantage right away, because hybrid and electric vehicles can have a higher starting price (although in many cases it is only 2,000-3,000 euros more).
However, if you add the typical fuel and maintenance costs, these types of vehicles generally end up saving you money.
CEC Bank teaches you to be responsible with your money!
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