As costs continue to soar, drivers across the UK are desperate to keep their fuel bills to a minimum.
Fortunately, for those looking to save money on petrol, a money saving hack that actually originates from the Highway Code could save you over £150.
The cost of petrol surpassed an eye-watering £1.60 a litre for the first time last week, with the RAC reporting the average unleaded petrol price is £1.63 today.
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Meanwhile, diesel prices are even higher yet and are predicted to hit an eye-watering £2 by the end of next month.
Fortunately by following rule 123 in the Highway Code, you could save save £150 yearly, WalesOnline reported - all by cutting out idling your engine.
MotorEasy founder and CEO Duncan McClure Fisher said: "One thing many people do that is entirely unnecessary is to leave their engine idling.
"This can be done first thing in the morning to 'warm it up' or when stuck in traffic. Even dropping off something at a friend’s house can see people leave the motor running instead of turning off the ignition.
"While this might seem very innocent, research has shown an idling engine can burn through 3-4p of fuel a minute.
"If you are doing 10 minutes of warming up, five days a week, and spending another 30 minutes per week stuck in traffic – that adds up to a very handy £166 a year that's being wasted."
As well as saving money, Mr McClure Fisher highlighted that idling engines are bad for the planet and against the law.
He added: "Rule 123 of the Highway Code states, 'You must not leave a vehicle engine running unnecessarily while the vehicle is stationary on a public road'.
"This is enforced under Section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, with local authorities able to issue a fine of up to £80.
"It's obviously not great for the environment to have increased emissions escaping into the atmosphere either."
