Motorists filling up their cars at Asda are set to pay 17p per mile to run their cars in November but owners could still be saving as much as £50 on petrol and diesel fees. According to RAC Fuel Watch, Asda average petrol prices are around 131.7p per litre, down almost 4p per litre on the UK average of 135.55p.
Motoring experts at NimbleFins had previously explained that the average car fuel efficiency in the UK is around 36mpg. Taking the two figures together, topping up an average car at Asda would see drivers burning 17p worth of fuel per mile. However, over the course of one year, motorists would have made some hefty savings by shopping at Asda.
If travelling the UK average of 10,000 miles per annum, motorists shopping at Asda would pay £1,663.11 on petrol. In comparison, those paying the UK average of 135.55p per litre would end up paying almost £50 more with annual bills predicted to be around £1,711.10.
According to the RAC, Asda’s average diesel price stands at 139.4p per litre, also lower than the national average of 143.38p per litre. The average fuel efficiency of a diesel model is around 43mpg, meaning road users would pay 15p per mile to top-up at Asda.
Over the course of a year or 10,000 miles, Asda customers would have paid £1,473.78 on diesel, down on the £1,520.30 based off the UK average. Petrol and diesel tends to be much cheaper at supermarket forecourts than at other fuel stations.
Competition between supermarkets and their ability to stick quantity in massive volume tends to lower operating costs which translates into more affordable rates.
Asda is usually the cheapest fuel station and usually offers better value for petrol than competitors such as Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco.
FuelGenie explained: “Supermarket fuel is typically cheaper than branded alternatives. That means it gives businesses a simple way to cut operating costs without compromising quality. For fleets that refuel regularly, these savings can quickly add up, giving you more room in your budget for other priorities.”