Record Fuel Prices Lead UK Van Drivers to Seek Lower Insurance to Minimise Costs

LONDON, April 20, 2012 --

With average petrol prices rising above 140p per litre and diesel at a record high, van drivers are being stretched to the limit with monthly running costs. Some have been trying to offset the fuel costs by saving on their insurance premiums, visiting price comparison websites such as comparethemarket.com to look for cheaper van insurance [Van Insurance].

The average price for petrol has reached 140.2p a litre while diesel has hit a new record of 146.72p. Petrol has increased in price by nearly 8p since the beginning of the year and experts warn that the trend shows no sign of slowing.[1]

David Jackson, Director of Insurance Partnerships at comparethemarket.com [Van Insurance] said: "While drivers can do little to save on fuel costs, they could potentially look at other ways to reduce the overall cost of driving and offset the fuel price rises. comparethemarket.com offers a quick and simple way to compare van insurance and could help drivers to find a better deal than they are currently paying. By switching to another provider, van drivers could make significant savings."

Specialising in more than just van insurance, comparethemarket.com provides customers with an easy way to find the right deal on a wide range of insurance and financial products including home insurance, car insurance, bike insurance, life insurance, pet insurance and credit cards. It also offers comparisons for a range of household utilities including electricity, gas, phone, broadband and digital TV.

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