For many people, 2020 has not been the best year financially and many people are keeping a close eye on their wallet. Here are 10 tips to help you save money on fuel:

1. It may seem obvious but, limit your driving. If you can walk or ride a bike somewhere, do it.

2. Keep your petrol tank above one quarter full. Tanks are fuel injected. Letting petrol run low puts, added pressure on fuel pump.

3. Lighten the load. Weight is one of the biggest causes for loss of kinetic energy, the more things you have in your car, the harder it is on your fuel consumption.

4. It may be tough sometimes, but drive slowly. The harder the engine works, the more fuel it burns. Fuel economy is drastically decreased above 60 mph.

5. Use the brakes less. Accelerating and braking constantly uses more petrol than trying to drive at a consistent speed.

6. Do not tailgate. The closer you are driving to the vehicle in front means you will be braking and accelerating more frequently. You cannot travel faster than the car in front, so maintaining a further distance helps you maintain a more constant speed.

7. Try to predict traffic lights as these are a major cause for quick start/stop driving and wasteful on fuel.

8. Avoid an idling engine. If the engine is idling for more than 10 seconds then turn off to save fuel.

9. Buy the most narrow tyres available for your car as they affect the aerodynamic qualities and drag elements of your vehicle.

10. Planning journeys in the most efficient way will save fuel. If you have multiple errands plan a route with the least driving or if you keep getting caught in rush hour traffic, try leaving earlier or later.