and owners can boost their fuel economy by up to 25% by changing Driving expert Gabriel Hambleton, a spokesperson for stressed changing how motorists use the throttle and brake pedal was pivotal in saving fuel.

Gabriel encouraged road users to "drive more efficiently" and He warned driving just 10mph faster could increase fuel use by as much as 25% in a major blow for those on a budget. Faster speeds lead to higher fuel use as the engine has to work harder to run.

This is because the engine will be generating higher engine revs and an increase in air resistance.

Gabriel said: "One of the best practices to save fuel is to drive more efficiently. Accelerate gently, avoid sudden braking, and look ahead to anticipate the road ahead. This not only saves fuel but also reduces wear and tear on your vehicle.

"Speed plays a key role in your fuel consumption. Driving at 70mph uses up to 9% more fuel than driving at 60mph, and increasing speed further to 80mph can result in up to 25% more fuel consumption compared to driving at 70mph.

"Slowing down by just 10mph can make a big difference in your fuel economy when it's safe to do so."

Throttle and brake pedals act as levers with motorists responsible for how hard they press down on them while behind the wheel.

and slowly pushing on the brake pedal to slow down will be better for fuel use

stressed that the best way to achieve high fuel economy was driving in the highest possible gear while keeping underneath the speed limit.

The RAC commented: "Excessive speed is the biggest fuel-guzzling factor so having a light right foot and ensuring all acceleration is gentle is very important to fuel-efficient driving.

"Of course, you will always have to accelerate a number of times on a journey, but that doesn't mean you have to pull away like you're on the starting line at Silverstone!"