At a time when fuel prices are soaring… All tips for saving are good to take. In this article, the Leenkus editorial staff reveals why it is better to fill up with gas in the morning. We explain to you!
Skyrocketing prices!
In France, fuel prices are reaching new heights. In fact, according to the figures of the comparative Carbu.com…. A liter of diesel costs on average €2.172 and that of unleaded SP95-E10, the most purchased petrol in France, therefore exceeds €2.07 on average.
Moreover, faced with this critical situation which is likely to last… A question is on everyone’s lips. How not to pay the high price at the pump? Now, although there is no miracle recipe, some tricks can slightly reduce the bill. As surprising as it may seem, the time of going to the gas station could count! Explanations…
Fill up with gas in the morning to pay less
In fact, the volume of gasoline and diesel varies according to the temperatures. The hotter it is, the more the fuels expand and actually take up space in the tank. On the contrary, when the temperatures are low, the density of the fuels is therefore less important.
The company Total advises, on its website, motorists to supply gasoline rather in the morning. This before going to work, only in the evening.
“When refueling early in the morning, when the temperatures are low and the ground relatively cold, the liter of fuel is equivalent to at least (depending on the season) a liter, which is not always the case in the afternoon. or in the evening, especially during the summer”, can we actually read on the site. You still have to have time to stop at the gas station in the morning!
A legend ?
You will now understand it well. Going to the pump in the early morning will not allow you to make big savings! The tip of the full in the morning does not seem to be unanimous either.
Indeed, according to some specialists, it would simply be a received idea. “At any time of the day, you have a meter in the petrol pumps which are checked every year by the State services. So you are sure to have the expected quantity, whatever time you fill up”. Explained Francis Pousse, boss of the service station in Arnage (Sarthe) and national president of the fuel branch of Mobilians, on the airwaves of France Bleu Maine. Anyway, when in doubt, you can always try… It doesn’t eat bread?
Tips for reducing the gas bill
In addition, other small gestures now allow you to lower the note. While driving, adopt a smoother ride by accelerating and braking less abruptly. This by reducing your speed and thus closing your windows to reduce aerodynamics.
Moreover, a well-maintained vehicle consumes less fuel. Then check the pressure of your tires, and have them serviced or even oil changed regularly. Also, avoid service stations in motorway networks and in city centers which are generally more expensive. And don’t wait until the last minute to fill up.
