How to calculate the full cost of a UK commute
Fuel is only one part of a commute’s cost. To estimate what driving costs you each week, use your own mileage, your vehicle’s real-world fuel economy and a current local pump price, then add parking,…
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The cheapest commute is not always the one with the lowest pump price. To compare petrol, diesel, electric driving and public transport fairly, calculate the…
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