Motorists are being told to drive less to save fuel as petrol and diesel prices continue to rise for millions of road users across the UK and Europe.
As the war in Iran rages on, officials have called on drivers to take measures to reduce their reliance on expensive petrol and diesel prices.
Dan Jørgensen, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, urged motorists to travel less to avoid an energy shortage and subsequent economic disaster.
He said: "Work from home where possible, reduce highway speeds, encourage public transport, alternate private car access."
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After meeting with EU ministers earlier this week, Mr Jørgensen said Europe needed to take measures to save oil, in particular diesel and jet fuel.
New tips from the AA have also called on motorists to slow down when travelling, especially over the bank holiday weekend, when around 21 million drivers will hit the road.
Experts highlighted that reducing speeds by around 10 per cent improves the fuel economy of the vehicle, while still keeping up with traffic.
AA President Edmund King said: "The excitement of an action-packed weekend can cause some to drive at the speed limit in their eagerness to get events underway.
Experts have called on drivers to ensure they are taking steps to reduce their fuel use
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"However, by taking your foot off the accelerator and maintaining a steady speed, drivers can still enjoy their long weekend and save some money."
Data from RAC Fuel Watch shows that fuel prices continue to soar, with drivers paying an average of 153.68p per litre for petrol and 184.2p for diesel.
According to research from the RAC, the Netherlands is the first country in Europe to have prices of both unleaded and diesel above £2 per litre.
Motorists across the nation are paying an average of 203p for petrol and a staggering 214p for diesel.
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Fuel prices have fluctuated massively across Europe and the UK
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Drivers in the likes of Denmark, Germany and Finland are all spending more than 180p on petrol and £2 on diesel.
However, motorists in Malta are paying almost half of what is being spent in central and northern European nations, with average costs of 116p for petrol and 105p for diesel.
Soaring fuel prices across the continent have led to some desperate motorists driving across land borders to secure cheaper petrol and diesel costs.
Regional news stations in Poland have reported an influx of German motorists heading across the border for fuel, with average costs being around 30p per litre in Poland than in Germany.
Some German motorists have travelled to Poland in search of cheaper fuel
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Mr King continued, saying that diesel vehicle owners could save as much as £10 per tank by changing their driving style.
He added: "With petrol up more than 20p per litre and diesel up 40p per litre, it is well worth drivers adapting their driving style and speed both to save money and enhance safety.
"We also advise drivers to use the AA App or other apps to beat the postcode lottery and find the best fuel prices close to home or on their journeys."
When comparing prices in their local area, drivers can see where the cheapest and most expensive costs are, with Mr King suggesting that there could be a discrepancy of up to 19p.