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Tips for saving fuel

The fuel-saving tips include a few simple actions motorists are encouraged to take, including:

Looking after your vehicle’s tyres, which could reduce fuel consumption by up to 5%.

Travelling light and minimising drag, which can increase fuel efficiency.

Using air conditioning and heating on low settings, which can make a difference in fuel consumption.

Only filling up with fuel when you need and not overfilling your fuel tank.

Monitoring your speed an acceleration, and minimise idling.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/13/australia-news-live-anthony-albanese-prime-minister-fuel-supply-diesel-oil-cost-of-living-inflation-budget-ntwnfb

Author : Nick Visser

Publish date : 2026-04-12 22:15:00

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