Summer has arrived, August is close and millions of Italians are ready to travel, and that’s how the cost of fuel returns to weigh on the wallet. But it is convenient fully On the motorway or rather opt for distributors located elsewhere? A’Investigation of Altroconsumo It shows us that, with some precautions, we can also save important figures.
It should be emphasized that i Petrol and diesel prices 5-7% dropped compared to last summer, but fuel expenditure remains significant. Discovering some simple strategies to save money can therefore always be comfortable, especially in view of long summer trips.
The survey on petrol prices
THE surveys were made in 16 motorway service areas – between Milan, Venice, Rome and Naples – and in nearby urban distributors (within 10-15 km).
What emerged? Making petrol outside the highway can also cost 11% less.
For example, in the Rho South service area, near Milan, a liter of petrol cost on average 1.844 euros, while in urban distributors nearby the price dropped to 1.64 euros. It means about 20 cents less in liter: for a 50 liter full one you save about 10 euros. And if we think of a journey of hundreds of kilometers, the final saving is not negligible at all.
And for diesel? The speech is the same: the differences between the prices on the highway and those on the urban network can exceed 11%. If during the trip there is a stop outside the highway – perhaps to visit a city or have lunch in a local restaurant – it is also worth taking advantage of it to refuel.
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Because on the highway it costs more
But why are the prices on the highway so high? The main reason is the poor competition between distributors’ brands: in many cases there is only one manager, without alternatives for motorists. In addition, the management costs of the motorway service areas are higher, the managers must pay concessions and royalty to motorway dealers, costs that inevitably are downloaded to consumers.
Self-service or served?
Another interesting fact concerns the difference between refueling to the served or self-service. If you decide to supply you on your own, you can save up to 17% even by remaining on the highway.
For example, in the Limnella South service area, the petrol per served cost over 2 euros per liter, while at self-service the price dropped to around 1.74 euros. Translated: for a full 50 liter full, 18 euros are paid less!
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The tips to save money
Keeping in mind these few simple advice you will be able to save on the full car on vacation:
