Is it cheaper to get petrol at night? Money Saving Expert explains if 'urban myth' is true
manchestereveningnews.co.ukConsumer website Money Saving Expert has explained whether an 'urban myth' on the best time to get petrol is actually true. The site, which was founded by Martin Lewis, said drivers may be able to get a little bit more for their money if they fill up at a certain time of day.
MSE says drivers may get a 'tiny, tiny bit' more petrol if they go to the pumps at night time. This is due to the fact that temperatures are colder at night, resulting in fuel pumps being calibrated by volume.
Because of this, you can get a small amount of extra fuel by filling up when it's colder outside, Yorkshire Live reports. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features The petroleum liquid inside fuel pumps expands when temperatures are warm which means motorists are getting less fuel when temperatures are excessively warm, however, the opposite is true when temperatures are at their coldest, such as in the middle of the night. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link While getting more for your money by filling up at night was originally considered an urban myth, MSE says there is a hint of truth to it.
The site says: "Talk of filling up at night getting you more is a slight urban myth, as the difference is minuscule – pennies at best.
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