Fuel Price Fix??

Investigators for the EU have recently raided the offices of multiple oil companies, including BP and Shell, amid concerns that there has been some form of price-fixing of fuel prices going back several years. The investigation follows an Office of Fair Trading report that cleared UK fuel retailers of any wrongdoing which many crticised as a 'limp-wristed' investigation. If found to be true this could be a shocking revelation - many small businesses have been hit hard by increasing fuel prices over the last few years putting many out of business. If this is due to engineered and unjust increases in fuel prices so that the oil companies can make more profits on the huge amounts they already make then the ramifications will be enormous. Let's hope the investigation is thorough and free from corruption!

Eco safe driving - a way to save money!

In the current economic climate we can always do with ways to save some cash and with petrol prices set to rise again what better way than to look at how you drive? With just a few changes to the way we drive our vehicles it's estimated you can save up to £400 per year on fuel. Have a look at the following tips to help:

Drive smoothly - Avoid sharp acceleration and heavy braking which increases fuel usage. Look ahead and

                             read the road and hazards to limit stop-go driving.

Stay in gear       - Don't take your vehicle out of gear and in to neutral to coast down hills as this uses more

                             fuel. Stay in gear and ease off the gas, this will reduce fuel usage to almost nothing.

Check the revs  - Try and drive in the highest gear without the vehicle struggling, changing gear smoothly 

                              and ideally before 2000 rpm.

Drive light          - Dump all the weight in the car that doesn't need to be there, this will greatly reduce fuel

                              costs.

Slow down          - Take your time to reach your destination, you'll get there safer and more calmly as well 

                              using less fuel.

Put these tip into action and you'll see the difference it makes, not only to your safety but also your bank balance!

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