India, May 18 -- Petrol and diesel prices across India shot up significantly last week, when the central government raised the price by Rs.3 per litre. This came as a major price hike for the motor fuels after a long time. According to the government, the price hike was necessitated by the rising crude oil price in the international market. owing to the conflict in the Middle East. This price hike has left many motorists worried about their fuel bills.

Cutting the fuel bill comes down to improving vehicle efficiency and tweaking driving habits. The most effective strategies include maintaining proper tyre air pressure, accelerating smoothly while driving, reducing engine idling, lightening the vehicle's load, and combining errands into a...