Asda slashes cost of petrol for Bank Holiday weekend

Will Thomas, head of motor says "Asda's decision to slash the cost of their petrol for  the bank holiday weekend is welcome news for day tripping motorists after a year of escalating costs have made it more and more difficult to stay on the roads.

"Drivers have faced financial pressure from a 33% price hike as well as insurance premium tax. Hopefully this gesture from Asda will encourage others to do the same and move to help families already struggling with tightening budgets. Whilst this is only a temporary measure from Asda, it is worth taking into account that there are things that can be done to permanently lower the cost of motoring.

Roof racks make your car less aerodynamic, which, simply put, means it takes more fuel to move your car. Therefore, remove roof racks when not in use.

If possible, pay for your premium up front, as spreading the cost over instalments can lead to extra costs

Check your tyre pressure, poorly inflated tyres put more strain on the engine and subsequently use more fuel

Make sure you are not keeping unnecessary items in your car, as the heavier it is, the more fuel it takes to push

Change the way you use your car's pedals. Accelerate gradually away from a standstill and leave a decent gap between the car in front to allow you time to break gently. Both practices will save you petrol and therefore cash

The best way to keep the costs down is by shopping around for cover, as not all insurance providers rate the same way and some companies specialise in covering specific risks. Price comparison is the ideal solution to getting the best price for the most suitable cover