Surviving the Credit Crunch - Part 2

Petrol and Energy Costs

Petrol costs have risen in the last few months. In fact at most petrol stations you will be paying 18 pounds per litre. There are a few things you can do to avoid paying more than you have to. Petrolprices.com is just one website that will tell you where the nearest and cheapest petrol stations are going to be.

This can help you cut down on driving around the town looking for the cheapest petrol. It can also help you choose the best cost per the miles you would need to drive. If you have to drive out of your way for a few kilometres you may not be saving enough pennies to make it worth it because of the gas you use. You can also cut down on petrol costs when you choose to do errands after work rather than on a separate day.

For energy costs you will notice that 14 percent increase has occurred. This means you are paying roughly 128 pounds more in a year for the average household. Sometimes meter reading can be inaccurate so test that out for you by looking at the meter after the guy comes to read it. You can also change how you use that energy.