Motorists Are Driving Less Due to Fuel Costs – Fuel Price News
Motorists all over England are cutting back on their driving when they can. With less cash than ever, they are looking to downsize their vehicles and reduce the number of cars in the family.
Although the average cost of motoring has fallen by about 5%, and despite lower fuel costs, most car owners questioned by the RAC believe the price for running their car has risen. Of those questioned, 28% are using their car less and 6% have downsized to a smaller car for reducing fuel costs. Some motorists are cutting back and downsizing due to concerns for the environment and the government scrappage scheme.
According to Adrian Tink, Motoring Strategist for the RAC, motorists are really questioning how they use their cars and this shows people are really ready to make important lifestyle changes for their families and to save money. Still, some people are unable to do this because of difficulties with public transporation, family needs and lack of alternatives.
At the same time VAT was reduced by 2.5%, government fuel duty was raised by 2p per litre. It is likely fuel duty will not be reduced when the VAT rises back to its old levels and this will make motoring even more costly next year.