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Is Cheaper Petrol Worth the Detour for Your Driving Style?

Every driver is different. A Transit van driver saves 4× more per pence per litre than a motorbike rider. A commuter filling twice a week saves more annually than a weekend driver. See how WorthThePump works for your situation.

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Daily Commuters

Save up to £556/yearfilling twice a week at the cheaper station

Daily commuters can save £500+ per year by choosing the right petrol station.

Long Distance & Road Trips

Save up to £20on a single 300-mile road trip

Motorway service stations charge up to 20p/litre more than nearby forecourts.

Van Drivers & Tradespeople

Save up to £1,040/yearfor a Transit van filling twice a week

Van drivers filling 60–80 litre tanks save more per pence per litre than car drivers.

Diesel Drivers

Save up to £9.60 per fillon a BMW 3 Series diesel

Diesel prices vary up to 15p/litre between stations in the same town.

Family Cars & SUVs

Save £300–£600/yearfor a typical family SUV

SUVs and family cars with 60–70L tanks save more per fill than small cars.

Small Fleet Managers

Save £2,600+/yearacross a 5-van fleet filling twice a week

5 vans × 2 fills/week × 5p/litre savings = £2,600/year.

Motorbike Riders

Need 5p/litre differencefor a 1-mile detour to break even on a 500cc bike

Motorcycles have small tanks (12–18L) so the maths is tighter.

New Drivers

Save £300+/yearfrom your first year of smart fuelling

New to driving? Learn how to find cheap petrol, whether supermarket fuel is safe, and how to use WorthThePump to make sure a cheaper station is actually worth visiting.

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