National speed limits could be slashed to 60mph to ease fuel crisis amid panic-buying fears

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National speed limits could be slashed to 60mph to ease fuel crisis amid panic-buying fears.

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Motorway speed limits should be cut to help ease pressure on fuel supplies, which spiked due to the Middle East crisis, experts have suggested.With concerns growing over global oil disruption, the Government has been urged to consider simple measures to reduce demand and prevent panic-buying.One option would be to lower speeds on motorways, which can quickly cut fuel use across the country, an expert has revealed.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "Fuel use increases significantly at higher speeds, so even a relatively small reduction can lead to noticeable savings," he said.

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In a supply crunch, these marginal gains become much more important." Driving more slowly improves fuel efficiency, meaning less petrol and diesel is used per journey.

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Mr Wallis said cutting motorway speeds from 70mph to around 60mph could reduce fuel consumption by about...

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