petrol consumption

Frequency: 6.09.1 per million words

the amount of petrol used, typically by vehicles

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  • My new hybrid car boasts extremely low petrol consumption.
  • The government aims to reduce national petrol consumption by 10% over the next five years.
  • Heavy city traffic significantly increases a vehicle's petrol consumption.
  • Keeping your tires properly inflated is a simple way to improve petrol consumption.
  • The airline is investing in new aircraft to lower its overall petrol consumption.
  • We noticed our petrol consumption went up dramatically during our road trip through the mountains.
  • This SUV is known for its high petrol consumption, making it expensive to run.
  • The manufacturer's official figures for petrol consumption are often hard to achieve in real-world driving.
  • Switching to a smaller engine size can have a big impact on your monthly petrol consumption.
  • Economists are tracking the fall in petrol consumption as a sign of reduced economic activity.