How to Cut Spending on Company Fuel
We all know that fuel prices can be a big business expense. If driving is an essential part of your business, you’ll know that fuel expenditure can eat up a huge chunk of your budget.
In 2019, fuel represented 60% of a company’s average total fleet operating budget.
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Peter Golding Managing Director of FleetCheck said:
“It’s probably not an exaggeration to say that some fleets will have seen their pence per mile fuel costs increase by a 25% over the last year.”
At Cambrian Fuel Cards services know how important it is to keep your fleet going. With over 45 years of experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on our expertise and service. We’ve got two solutions that could help you cut company spending on fuel.
Fuel cards
One of the quickest ways to start saving money on fuel is with a fuel card.
We deliver a range of 8 different cards that offer access to 8000 stations and 7500 charging points nationwide. Each card feature a tailored network to meet different business needs across the UK’s refuelling network. We’ve partnered with industry-leading suppliers to deliver the best the industry has to offer. Partnering with suppliers such as Shell, Texaco and Esso so we can supply our customers with high-grade fuel. This means that the fuel helps your engine run more efficiently and get you further. With fixed weekly prices, drivers will find the best possible price no matter where they refuel.
Using our free station locator app can also help your drivers find the nearest station, so there is less time and fuel spent looking for somewhere to top up.
Our customers also have free access to the Online Account Portal which enables customers to retrieve and download detailed information about their fuel card usage. The portal also gives users various card control options. Data from the portal can highlight inefficient routes, vehicle malfunctions and careless driving.
Telematics Solutions
Our cutting-edge telematics solutions could help your fleet run more effectively and become more fuel-efficient.
The live tracking feature feeds data back to the fleet manager via the accompanying App which highlights driving behaviours such as idling and sharp acceleration. Both these things can eat into your fuel consumption. Utilizing this data can show where the fleet needs improving and where they are excelling. The digital ranking system shows your drivers where they sit compared to other drivers. This gamifies the process and encourages safer and more fuel-efficient driving.
The monitoring software links up with Google maps and the route optimisation feature sets your fleet on the best possible course concerning live traffic updates. This feature can cut your fleet driving time and fuel usage with one simple click of a button. So whether you’re a nationwide operation or a small local business, we have solutions suitable for fleets of all shapes and sizes.
Useful Links
For more information on how we can help cut your company fuel bills call us free on 0800 6126132.
To apply for a fuel card, click here to fill in our simple application form
Click here to apply for a telematics device
How to Cut Spending on Company Fuel