Petrol prices are set to rise steeply – again.
Another major petrol price hike expected in March will be disastrous for many motorists, leaving huge holes in their pockets.
The Automobile Association’s analysis of mid-month fuel prices data supplied by the Central Energy Fund shows that another fuel price hike could approach at the beginning of March.
It may be time to make a hasty trip to your nearest petrol station, because petroleum prices in all grades are about to get more expensive than it has ever before.
The latest petrol price increase of 39 cents per litre and 26 cents per liter of diesel, set to take place in March are sure to make motorists suffer as it’s the highest rise in history.
Consumers surely will feel the pinch, as they will be forking out notes to get from point A to point B.
A few small changes to the way you run your car could boost efficiency by 16 percent so regular maintenance would help.
Under-inflated tyres can increase drag on the car, which requires more fuel.
Something as simple as maintaining the correct tyre pressure can boost efficiency by three percent.
Is your car a dumping ground for all your belongings?
If so, it could cost you. Unnecessary weight, including the stuff in your boot, makes it harder to accelerate, using more fuel. The hot weather isn’t great to drive for long distances in, but turning on the air conditioning can guzzle through fuel.
In general, open the windows instead of air con at low speeds, but as soon as you hit 100-120km/h, it tends to be better to reduce drag and use the air con.
Other things you can do includes removing the roof rack, changing your spark plugs more often, filling up less and turning off the engine as soon as possible.
Ensure that you are covered for mechanical and electrical repairs while out on the road.