A content creator on TikTok has taken to social media to reveal the best day of the week to fill up on petrol - amidst a cost of living crisis across the UK, strapping motorists of cash.
The financial guru, who goes by the name 'NDA' online, has amassed some 572.6k followers online, and has earned 4.6 million likes on his account.
In a recent video uploaded to their channel, the money-saving expert urged Britons to full up tanks on a Monday to secure the cheapest fuel rates.
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He said: "According to the Automobile Club Association study, Monday is the best day of the week for fuel prices." Prices are at their lowest on Monday as they 'fluctuate throughout the week,' added the content creator.
The Mirror reports that the influencer also claims filling up in the middle of the day proves to be more expensive - especially in warmer temperatures. He added: "Plus, you should fill up in the morning since the volume or diesel varies depending on the temperature outside.
The finance expert in-turn says that you should fill up early in the morning or later at night. However, not all are in agreement with the thesis.
Andrew Marshall, marketing and partnerships manager at Carmoney said the day of the week drivers fill up on is unlikely to make any noticeable difference to their bill. Speaking to the Express, he said: "The fluctuations in fuel prices over a weekly period will be very minimal, and re-fuelling on a Monday compared to a Wednesday will probably not change your fuel bill by a noticeable amount."
Although according to Andrew, not all of the Tik Tok influencers guidance is incorrect - agreeing that filling up at cooler times during the day does have an impact. He continued: "With regards to the expanding fuel tip, this holds water as both petrol and diesel expand in hot weather and would take up more space in the tank.
"Topping up when the temperature is lower would give you the most of your tank’s capacity, though the difference would be slight."
However, he did share that the best way to save on fuel is to 'keep track of local stations’ prices and go where the prices are lowest'. Another fuel hack to save money while inflation is rife, is to reportedly drive at higher speeds when it is safe and legal to do so. This can lead to saving some 20 per cent of your fuel.
The driving test experts at TikTok account Driving Test Success also claimed Britons will 'use up less fuel' by rolling their windows up over certain speeds - even during a heatwave. Drag caused by keeping the windows open wastes fuel. In-effect, at higher speeds, it wastes more fuel than having the air conditioning on.
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