Idling a car wastes up to two litres of fuel an hour and damages engine parts. Turning the engine off if waiting for over ten seconds saves significantly more petrol than leaving it running, while preventing toxic exhaust emissions.

How much fuel does idling your car really waste?

City traffic increases fuel consumption because idling and constant stop-and-start acceleration force engines to work harder in low gears. Conversely, highway driving maintains steady momentum in high gears, maximising your car's fuel efficiency.


Why cars use more fuel in city traffic than on highways

Diesel cars offer 20 to 30 per cent better mileage for long motorway trips. However, for drivers covering shorter city distances, petrol cars save more money due to lower upfront prices and cheaper maintenance costs.


Petrol vs diesel: Which car engine really saves more money in daily driving?

Using your car's AC increases fuel consumption by up to 10 per cent at low speeds. However, at speeds over 50 mph, closing the windows and using the AC is more efficient to avoid massive aerodynamic drag.

How much extra fuel does your car AC really use?

Will petrol and diesel prices jump ₹25–28 per litre in India? As reports create panic, the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has finally broken the silence. What did the government say? 

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FACT CHECK: Will petrol, diesel get ₹25-28 more expensive? Govt breaks silence on fuel price hike reports