The fuel budget weighs heavily on the French budget. However, it is possible to save some money while driving.
In recent years, the price of fuel has increased significantly. This increase had a significant impact on the French budget. In fact, gasoline would represent between 1300 and 1500 euros of expenditure per year. However, it is possible to save money if you implement a simple technique. Explanations.
Given the prices at the pump, it is essential to reduce your fuel consumption. And you will see that it is not that complicated. You still need to put in place the right reflexes. The key word? Adopt eco-driving. By changing your driving behavior, you will simply consume less. So concretely, what does that mean? The technique is very simple! You just need to spot the perfect moment to shift gears. In general, you shift too late, and indeed, that’s where it consumes.
To reduce your consumption, it is important to drive whatever your speed in the highest gear. Shift up to a higher gear quickly to prevent your engine from over-revving, which causes on average 20% more fuel consumption. To help you shift gears, most new cars today have a gear shift indicator. It tells you when to shift into a higher gear and is a very reliable method of changing gears at the appropriate time.
If your car does not have such an option, don’t panic! When starting, quickly shift to second. In fact, the first is of absolutely no use once the car is moving. Then engage third, fourth then fifth as soon as you can. For gasoline engines and depending on your displacement, it is recommended to upshift between 2000 and 2500 rpm. For diesel engines, the window is rather between 1500 and 2000 rpm. But be careful, be sure to drive smoothly without making big accelerations between gears.
By using this technique, you will quickly see the first savings made. And when it’s time to refuel, choose the lowest prices. To find them, download dedicated apps to your phone. In fact, some allow you to compare prices around you and therefore choose the service station that fits your budget. The government site prix-carburants.gouv.fr also gives a detailed list of prices charged by the stations depending on your location.