How to consume less gasoline

Drive steadily, without sudden braking or acceleration. Check your tire pressure. And the air filter.

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How to save gas in your car
The price of gasoline never stops rising. Whether it's falling or rising, it's due to rampant speculation, but also to the composition of fuel costs. The refined product accounts for only 30 percent, 20 percent is the operators' margin, and 50 percent. it is represented by the tax burden, excise duties and VAT, which in Italy is among the highest in Europe.

Tips for saving on gasoline

Ma complaining is useless, It's best to identify some simple and effective countermeasures to reduce gasoline consumption. If you really can't replace the car with the train, public transportation, sharing services, or bicycle, depending on the trips you make and where you live, here are some simple measures that will allow you to: save driving while consuming less fuel:
  • Let's start right away with a basic rule you should never ignore: adopt a correct driving style that respects the highway code and other drivers.
  • If you need to travel short distances and the road allows, choose a bicycle or public transport. A cold engine consumes more fuel than it does once you're on the road. This means that short trips end up using more fuel. By choosing an alternative means of transport, you'll not only help the environment, but also your wallet and your health.
  • Keep the engine running at low revs and pay attention when shifting gears: shifting gears at low revs will save you fuel. There's no need to constantly shift gears, which is a great way to waste fuel. Let the engine run up to 2.500 rpm for gasoline and 2.000 rpm for diesel before shifting.
  • Avoid constant acceleration or braking: a moderate and constant speed helps keep fuel consumption under control. Stop-and-go driving consumes more fuel, while driving at a constant speed will not only save fuel but also reduce wear on your brakes and clutch. tyres.
  • Also remember that the more deflated your tires are, the greater the friction surface with the road and the greater the wear on the rubber itself. Try to check your tire pressure at least once a month.
  • Avoid idling: it's a myth that needs to be dispelled, even in idling there is an influx of fuel.
  • Turn off the engine when you stop. It's a waste.
  • Don't overuse the air conditioning or seat heating: both require a lot of energy to operate, resulting in increased fuel consumption. Just maintaining a constant temperature can increase fuel consumption by one to two liters per 100 kilometers. An open window at high speed slows the car and increases fuel consumption. Conversely, a lowered window, for example in the city during the summer, can be a valid alternative to air conditioning, which drains energy from the engine and therefore wastes fuel.
  • Clean the air filter: a dirty one can be a source of fuel leakage and change the oil at the scheduled intervals: if excessively used, it negatively affects fuel consumption.
  • Finally, be careful of unnecessary loads, which can increase fuel consumption by up to 40 percent: every additional kilogram requires fuel, whether gasoline or diesel, to transport. Therefore, try to empty your car regularly, eliminating anything that isn't strictly necessary.

Speed ​​to consume less

 Speed ​​is an important variable in determining fuel consumption. The ratio is simple: the faster you go, the more you consume and spend. There's no need to go at a snail's pace to avoid wasting money on fuel: almost all cars are equipped with the same speed. cars have the lowest fuel consumption fuel between 70 and 90 kilometers of speed. Far above, therefore, many of the limits now imposed on the majority of Italian schools.Conversely, to give an idea of ​​the progression, at 160 kilometers per hour a car consumes 45 percent more than a car traveling at 120 kilometers per hour.
 

White pumps to save on gasoline

In Italy, there are nearly 8 "no-logo" gas stations. That is, without a brand, which incurs marketing and advertising costs. These filling stations, where gasoline costs less, are called "White Pumps." here find their map in Italy.
 

PrezziBenzina.it App

 The app Gasoline Prices is a free tool developed by PrezziBenzina.it in collaboration with consumer associations such as Federconsumatori, Adiconsum, and Adusbef. It's an interactive map—available on iOS, Android, and Huawei—where users can report updated fuel prices (gasoline, diesel, LPG, and methane) at filling stations throughout Italy.

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