Here are some tips to make fuel last longer

SAVE YOUR FUEL: While re-fuelling, an ordinary fuel would serve you as much as any branded fuel.

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Mumbai: If rising fuel prices is something that is worrying you and you are constantly looking out for ways to save fuel, then the best place for you to start is your kitchen at home.

Here are a few tips that can help a litre last a little longer.

It makes a lot of sense to do a bit of pre-planning before one actually lights the burner and that would help prevent wastage.

Using a pressure cooker over a normal vessel would increase efficiency by 20-25 per cent. One must pour only the required quantity of water and preferably always keep the lid closed to avoid heat loss.

Pulses if soaked in advanced cooks quicker and faster and so does frozen food if allowed to reach room temperature.

Preferably take a pressure cooker off the flame after a whistle or two, depending on what's cooking and 15 minutes of idle time would ensure one a fully cooked meal.

It is also important to ensure that one saves fuel in the vehicle you drive-in.

One must ensure the air-filters are clean and check one's engine's oil levels and make sure it gets serviced at the recommended mileage.

Even as you drive, try maintaining a constant speed and avoid keeping your feet on the clutch unnecessarily and try pre-empting a stop well in advance to avoid braking suddenly.

While re-fuelling, an ordinary fuel would serve one as much as any branded fuel.

These tips are likely to help fight the fuel price hike in the best ways possible.