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Fuel consumption up in had weather Even disregarding the flooding,
9th August 2007, Page 29
9th August 2007
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this summer's high level of rain has been a constant drain on hauliers operating costs.
Wet roads mean higher fuel consumption and more congestion, which also increases fuel use and stops hauliers from working as efficiently as they otherwise could.
Fuel consumption specialist Michael Coyle says high winds, water on the roads and slower travelling due to traff ic held up by the weather will all have increased the amount of fuel hauliers use. He adds: "Slowmoving traffic also causes increased fuel consumption because trucks use more fuel when they are in lower gears."
Coyle adds that even standing in traffic with the engine on is a potential fuel-waster for trucks, with a 12-litre engine using two litres of fuel an hour just to tick over.