Drivers told to remove items from their cars this week to save money

UK drivers are being told to declutter their cars before the upcoming hike in fuel duty. The warning comes as the new Labour Party government prepares for the Budget on October 30.

Aidan Rushby, Founder and CEO of Carmoola, remarked: "We understand the added financial strain that a hike in fuel costs could place on motorists. Whilst any rise in taxes is out of consumers' control, we're sharing these practical tips - some well-known, others less so - to help drivers take back some control over their car costs."

In anticipation of increased fuel charges, Carmoola has urged drivers to remove unnecessary items from their vehicles to reduce weight and improve efficiency. Additional advice includes detaching external additions like roof racks and maintaining a steady driving speed.

Meanwhile, Paul Holland, managing director for UK/ANZ Fleet at Corpay, which includes UK brand Allstar, commented on the expected end to the temporary 5p fuel duty cut introduced by the previous Chancellor: "The government is likely to end the temporary extension of the 5p fuel duty cut that was put in place by the previous Chancellor. While we knew this would happen at some point, the government needs to ask itself whether now is the right time. Are there no other areas it can make cuts? ".

"Ending the fuel duty cut would only save the government £2bn per year, or one-eleventh of the £22bn 'budget black hole'. This is a mere drop in the ocean compared to the £788.59bn the UK brought in via tax receipts for the 2022/23 tax year.", reports Birmingham Live.

Holland commented on the significant impact that the years since Covid and the invasion of Ukraine have had, describing the 5p cut as a "small, often insufficient, but still welcome relief to all that take to the UK's roads". He cautioned: "Cutting it now will stop fleets from being able to rebuild after several difficult years, and we urge the government to rethink this reported move."