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Driving costs: how to save on petrol, insurance and more

With the cost of fuel soaring, there are small changes you can make to save money

The cost of running a car is rocketing, with UK petrol prices soaring to an average of about 167p a litre. But there are small changes you can make to save money, such as using the free PetrolPrices app or website to find the cheapest fuel in your area.

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