Fleets urged to fight fuel costs with new driver habits
Fleets can cut fuel costs by changing driver habits, according to Venson Automotive Solutions.
The government has extended the 5p fuel duty cut, but prices at the pumps continue to rise and have now reached their highest prices since the Iran war began.
Drivers have already paid an additional £1.2bn for fuel compared to pre-conflict prices, but fleets can mitigate the costs by taking a range of measures including driving more efficiently, planning journeys and keeping on top of vehicle maintenance.
Well maintained vehicles with correct tyre pressure can cut fuel bills by 10%, while using telematics to find the shortest routes and avoid congestion can result in another 10% in savings.
Combing journeys, sharing trips and removing unnecessary weight from vehicles and also lead to a significantly lower fuel bill.
Price instability
Simon Staton, client management director, Venson Automotive Solutions, said: “While we welcome the extension of the fuel duty cut, fuel price instability remains a huge issue for all fleets.
“With reports of fuel bills for medium sized hauliers increasing by £100k in two months, it is easy to see how worrying the situation is for businesses. But incorporating simple driving habits can make a real difference.”
