Drivers told to ’empty boot and glove compartment’ before end of September

Brits have been shown a simple way they can improve their car’s fuel consumption – and it only takes a few minutes to do before each journey.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the upcoming October Budget will be ‘painful’, with some predicting the removal of the 5p cut in fuel duty, which will see petrol and diesel prices rise once again.

To help drivers avoid paying higher prices for fuel, Lucy Sherliker, Account Manager at the B-Corp accredited service Zuto Car FinancingDrivers are advised to remove unnecessary weight from their vehicles.

“Lightening the load on your vehicle is another effective way to increase your MPG,” he advised.

“When you fill your car with unnecessary items or always install a roof rack, your car’s engine has to work harder, causing it to burn fuel faster.”

When choosing their next vehicle, many drivers want to make sure it has a trunk large enough to handle large items. However, as a result, some drivers use this as an excuse to leave certain items in their vehicle permanently.

By regularly cleaning the items in their vehicles and removing items such as luggage and sports equipment, drivers can make their vehicles lighter and therefore create less strain on the engine.

While it may not help drivers improve their fuel consumption, they may find that their cars can accelerate more quickly without the extra weight in the boot.

However, drivers should not only take items out of the trunk, they should also remember to remove external accessories such as roof boxes and bike carriers.

These accessories can significantly reduce the aerodynamics of the vehicle, especially if used for high-speed travel such as highways and dual carriageways.

Drivers should also regularly clean the glove box and other storage compartments in the vehicle cabin to save weight and reduce clutter.

The advice comes after many motoring experts warned that the current fuel duty rate could rise from 53p per litre, the level at which it has remained stable since 1999. Russia occupied Ukrainian In early 2022.

Some drivers predict that as well as the 5p discount being rolled back, the overall price could rise by a further 5p, meaning both petrol and diesel could soon be 10p more expensive per litre.

If this is the case, drivers typically pay around £5 to fill a 50-litre tank, or around £260 more per year if they fill up once a week.