DOWNLOADING a simple app on your phone could save motorists up to £200 a year on petrol and diesel costs.
According to specialists at Ripe Motorhome Insurance, the app Petrol Prices could be the key to saving drivers over £200 on petrol.
The free app, which already has 2.1 million users, lists and compares the cost of unleaded or diesel fuel at every filling station located near your destination.
Today's prices are nowhere near the levels that saw its peak last year at nearly £2 a litre but according to the RAC, a steep rise by almost 7p for unleaded and 8p for diesel has caused concern for motorists.
That is why specialists at Ripe Motorhome are advising motorists to check different pumps as they explained: "There can be significant discrepancies between the price per litre at different fuel stations, even in the same town.
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"However, just 1p difference can add up over the course of a year. Try using the Petrol Prices app, which delivers live price data from forecourts across the UK, helping you make the most economical choice."
In October the RAC reported that the average price of petrol had dropped by 2.6p which was the first recorded decrease in four months - but is still "seriously overpriced".
The RAC also revealed that independent garages could be selling fuel for much cheaper than the UK average.
Simon Williams, RAC spokesman said: "While four months of rising petrol prices came to an end in October, it’s definitely no cause for celebration that the drop was only 2p a litre as our data shows it should have been far greater.
"Instead, drivers will be outraged to learn they are still not being charged a fair price at the pumps by the big four supermarkets which dominate UK fuel retailing.
"This is dramatically demonstrated by the fact that one small independent retailer in rural Shropshire is selling petrol for 11p cheaper than the supermarkets.
"Our data clearly shows the supermarkets, like all fuel retailers, are benefiting from lower wholesale costs but once again aren’t passing these savings on to their forecourt customers."
And there are plenty of other ways to save cash when filling up at the pump.
Experts have warned drivers to check your tyre pressure and keep your windows closed if you're driving over 40mph.
Having the wrong tyre pressure can also lead to a £2,500 fine according to the Highway Code, so it’s best to check before a journey to avoid this.
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Plus, the more aerodynamic your car is, the better the fuel economy will be.
Shifting quickly into the highest possible gear and with the lowest feasible revs is one of the biggest ways to get more mileage out of your fuel.
