Fuel is part and parcel of modern living. It is something that produces energy. It could be a material such as wood, coal, gas or oil burned to produce heat or power. The world at present is faced with many crises, one of which is the fuel crisis. We are faced with the reality that sooner or later we may have fuel shortage. Hence, there is a vast campaign for us people to save fuel.

There are many reasons for us to save fuel. One, to help save Mother Earth. It is a fact that the world is growing older. Green house effect is one of the problems we are facing. Fuel has contributed to this. Second, one of the crises is economic crisis. Hence, to save fuel connotes less expenses on our part ’cause our goal is to spend less fuel. Third, if we save fuel, we save energy.

Having presented with reasons to save fuel, the next query would be, what are the ways to do it? We are becoming very dependent in terms of using fuel. To save fuel may hardly be accomplished because we are already accustomed to using fuel in running our gadgets – stove, car, etc and in doing household chores. But then again, if we do not save fuel, we will be the ones affected.

Let us focus on using fuel to run our vehicles. How do you save fuel in this case? Philosophically, you may answer, do not use your car or vehicle. People in the earlier generations were able to survive without it. Of course, you should know that the previous and the present generations are very different. Car or vehicle is a necessity at present. We must not stop using cars, we only have to assess the necessity of using it. For example, if you will buy bread in a store only one block away from your house, walk. Do not use your car. When you do this, you will not only save fuel, you will also be able to exercise your body.

If you really have to use your vehicle, do not apply the accelerator when you start up. Similarly, do not rev the engine before turning the ignition off. To save fuel you have to avoid rough roads. Passing on rough roads leads to an increase in fuel bill. Check also if your petrol cap fits snugly. You also have to avoid rush journeys (if you can). You might think, you cannot really do the steps enumerated here, however, bear in mind the advantages you will gain if you save fuel.

A famous adage says “everything is only a state of mind.” Hence, to save fuel can really become a practice or habit if we put in our minds that in doing so we save money and we also save Mother Earth.