How to keep your fuel costs down when the fuel price goes up
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“Middle East tensions push up oil prices.”
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“A weaker rand adds pressure.”
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Reported by a single cross-referenced source mentioning a weaker rand-dollar exchange rate impacting fuel costs, but no independent corroboration found.
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— The BFP is being pushed higher by rising oil prices, a weaker rand-dollar exchange rate, and higher shipping and insurance costs.
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“Fuel prices are one of the fastest ways that global chaos lands in your daily life.”
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“Your monthly fuel spend jumps; transport costs rise; and food inflation quietly follows.”
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“Simple maintenance steps and informed vehicle decisions can have a noticeable impact on monthly fuel spending.”
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“Underinflated tyres = more resistance = more fuel burned.”
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“Skipping a service doesn’t save money. It delays the bill and increases your fuel consumption in the meantime.”
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“Fix your wheel alignment. If your steering feels slightly off or your tyres wear unevenly, your fuel bill is already higher than it should be.”
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“A fuel-efficient car can save you monthly. But only if the total cost makes sense.”
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“Hybrids can reduce fuel use, especially in stop-start traffic. EVs remove petrol costs entirely.”
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“Upfront costs are higher for hybrid or electric cars.”
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“Charging infrastructure matters for electric cars.”
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“Electricity prices still apply for electric cars.”
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“Varying your speed up and down between 75km/h and 85km/h every 18 seconds can increase your fuel use by 20%.”
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“Trips of 2km or less use more fuel than longer trips.”
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“The rule of thumb when it comes to efficient aircon use is to roll down your windows and switch your aircon off when you are driving below 60km/hour.”
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“Opening windows at highway speed creates extra work for the engine.”
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“A mid-size car uses about 1% more fuel for every 25kg of weight it carries.”
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