Making Cents: How the pandemic has driven up car fuel costs

The price of petrol and diesel has risen but there are some things you can do to make sure you're not paying more than you should.

Make sure your car is in good working order before you set off on any trip.

Many people who found themselves doing far less driving while severe Covid-19 restrictions were in place have received an unpleasant shock as the country reopens.

The price of both petrol and diesel has soared at the pumps in the last 12 months, with no immediate prospect of any reversal. While in the long term this may encourage motorists to look for alternative transport options or more environmentally-friendly vehicles, in the short term it means increased travel costs.