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Petrol and diesel prices have started to creep up again, with motorists being warned of further cost increases. According to the latest data, petrol is stagnating in price at 164.47p per litre, with no further changes forecast.
Diesel drivers, however, are preparing for continued rises, as the fuel exceeds £1.87 per litre.
For a driver filling an 80-litre tank, such as van owners, it will now cost £149.60.
Just two weeks ago, the same tank would have cost motorists £144.19, with the AA warning diesel drivers of further cost hikes.
UK drivers are increasingly turning to potentially risky hypermiling techniques, with a 17 percent increase in the practice since April.
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Nick Zapolski, founder of ChooseMyCar.com, warned that drivers must be careful to not damage their cars or practice any dangerous hypermiling methods.
He said: “While we totally understand why hypermiling has become so popular, I’d really urge drivers to make sure they do their research before taking on any of these habits.
“Done badly, hypermiling can not only cause damage (and therefore cost more in the long run) but can also endanger lives.”
Mr Zapolski highlighted how driving on a nearly empty tank can be like playing with fire.
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He acknowledged that most people have likely tried to squeeze the last 10 miles to get home or to the nearest petrol station.
However, he warned: “When your fuel level is near empty, your car may suck in the dirt from the bottom of your fuel tank, causing serious damage to your car.”
The warning given may be a wake-up call to many who will drive to run down their tank in a bid to save money.
Drivers may also become distracted when at the wheel if they are concentrating more on their fuel gauge than the road ahead.
One of the key hypermiling tips is to look ahead and analyse traffic patterns to prevent the car from needing to speed up or slow down.
By paying attention to the road, drivers can save fuel and avoid any situations which may lead to accidents.
Drivers who are distracted and miss traffic signs or traffic lights could face penalties for their actions.
Birmingham is the hypermiling capital of the UK, with 95 percent of drivers trying not to burn fuel.
South West drivers are least concerned about fuel economy, with the cities of Plymouth at 80 percent, and Bristol at 83 percent.
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