Motoring experts have revealed petrol and diesel drivers could save up to £2 every time they fill up their cars by topping up at major supermarkets such as Aldi, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s. Experts at National Scrap Car stressed supermarkets are usually the “most affordable option”, with costs down on fuel competitors.
Costs at some of the UK’s favourite chains are usually “lower than the UK average”, allowing road users and families to save on running fees. Data from RAC Fuel Watch shows supermarkets are around 5p per litre cheaper than rival fuel specialist brands in a major boost for cash-strapped road users this Autumn.
National Scrap Car said: “It’s best to fill up at a supermarket, as they are consistently the most affordable option, with prices often being several pence per litre lower than the UK average. This can lead to a saving of around £2 per tank for a typical family car.”
Motorists may be concerned that cheaper prices means that the fuel is of a lesser quality, but this isn’t the case. Supermarket fuel tends to have fewer additives, with specialist firms likely to add extra features to improve performance and boost efficiency.
However, all fuel, regardless of where it is sold, still has to meet strict legal quality standards, meaning supermarket petrol and diesel is just as effective.
Analysis from RAC Fuel Watch shows the average price of supermarket petrol is 131.2p per litre, with Asda leading the way with the cheapest costs at just 130.8p on average.
Meanwhile, major fuel brands such as Esso, BP and Shell are more expensive with petrol around 136.1p per litre. Supermarkets have the same advantage when it comes to diesel fees, with leading retailers offering the compound for around 139.4p per litre.
Meanwhile, major fuel retailers have diesel fees priced at around 143.7p per litre, around a 4p per litre increase. Specialists at FuelGenie stressed topping up at supermarkets was an ideal way for businesses with large fleets to cut down on costs.
They said: “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.”
