Drivers slow down to beat high fuel costs

Motorists are slowing down because of the rising cost of fuel. That’s according to a new survey by Motorpoint.

Some 69% of people quizzed by the car supermarket said their driving habits had changed radically since fuel topped an average of £1.20 a litre for unleaded petrol. Only 31% had not altered their behaviour. Over 1,500 people took part in the poll on the company’s website.

The oil giants have been criticised in recent days for failing to pass on a 2p fall in the wholesale cost of fuel although the likes of Asda are expected to cut forecourt prices shortly. Filling a car now costs £25 more a month than it did at the start of 2010.

For advice on how to cut down on your motoring costs, go to our pages on Safe and Economical Driving and Reducing Your Car Miles.