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Because of the rising cost of fuel, it has become a major source of concern. Fuel prices have recently risen by up to Rs. 30 per litre, bringing

petrol and diesel to Rs. 180 per litre and Rs. 174 per litre, respectively.

Further, the interim government"s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) compels it to reintroduce petroleum levies and

taxes by June 30, which could push fuel costs up to Rs. 270 per litre.

As a result, vehicle drivers have begun to switch to motorcycles in order to save money on gas. While it may appear to be a reasonable

option for some, it is not feasible for individuals who travel with their families on a regular basis.

This article will go through several suggestions for lowering your car"s fuel consumption.

Keep Your Tank Half Full

Refueling your car once the tank is half full is one of the most useful tips. The reason for this is because the more fuel in the tank, the less air will fill the empty area.
Petrol evaporates quickly, resulting in waste. Internally, petroleum storage tanks have a floating canopy that acts as a barrier between the gasoline and the air, reducing evaporation.
As a result, it is not a good idea to leave the petrol tank more than half full.

Ask to Manually Refuel

Request that the service member not press the nozzle to speed up the pumping process while refuelling your automobile. Slow, medium, and high are the three steps of the trigger. Slow mode pumps the fuel at a low pressure, reducing the amount of fumes produced during the pumping process.
At the pump, there is a vapour return on all hoses. Because gasoline is a volatile liquid, some of it vaporises when pumped at a high rate. Those vapours are then vacuumed up and returned to the underground storage tank, leaving automobile owners with less fuel than they paid for.

Use Company-Operated Fuel Stations

When it comes to vigilance, make every effort to exclusively visit company-operated gas stations. Some franchised fuel stations, as is well

known, tamper with their fuel pumps to reflect higher readings.

In autofill mode, the metre usually starts ticking before the dispenser starts pumping fuel into the tank. As a result, after the fillup, the

metre displays a higher reading.

For example, if a car"s gasoline tank holds 40 litres, a faulty dispenser could display a fillup reading of up to 45 litres. To avoid being

scammed, either ask the staff member to personally fill up the fuel tank — which decreases the chances of an incorrect reading — or only

visit company-operated service stations.

Use Discount Offers

Certain credit cards, debit cards, and fill-up cards endorsed by the Oil Marketing Company (OMC) provide discounts at specific gas

stations. These cards provide one to 7 percent fuel reductions, which add up to significant long-term savings.

Efficient Driving

Your driving style has a significant impact on the fuel economy of your vehicle. When it comes to fuel economy, smooth and efficient

driving truly does win the race. Less fuel should be used if you accelerate slowly and utilise the highest safe gear.

Additionally, while approaching a crossroads or a light, let your automobile slow on its own by easing off the throttle. Instead of stomping

on the gas pedal when driving away from a stop, gradually accelerate.

This is known as "conservative driving," because it not only saves up to 10% on fuel but also keeps you safer.

Tire Pressure, Size, and Type

Tires are an important component that determines a car"s performance as well as its fuel economy. Rolling resistance is significant in large

tyres or those with blocky and deep tread patterns, resulting in low fuel economy. Fuel economy can also be effected by incorrect or low

tyre inflation pressure. A 0.3 percent decline in fuel economy is equal to every 1% fall in tyre pressure.

Furthermore, a good or bad tyre might result in a 7.5 percent difference in fuel usage.

To guarantee low rolling resistance and best fuel efficiency, only utilise tyre sizes, pressures, and tread patterns specified by the manufacturer.

It"s critical to use all of these suggestions at the same time to see a significant change in fuel efficiency and expenses. Using these

recommendations, the average vehicle driver will save at least 40% on gas, with a minimum of 20% and a high of 60% depending on how

they drive.