How to beat fuel rises
December 1st 2007 Cleaning companies need to be ready for likely diesel and
petrol price rises later this year,warns fleet software specialist,
cfc solutions.The company points out that while pump prices
remain relatively low, crude oil costs are near to record levels
and this is likely to put upward pressure on prices during 2008.
Andy Leech, business leader at cfc, says that many fleet
managers believe fuel is an area where they cannot easily take
control of costs and, because of this reason, do not adopt a
longer-term fuel strategy.However, cfc's experience shows
repeatedly that where managers take a proactive stance
towards fuel use, costs can be controlled and even reduced.
"Our message is simple," says Leech." You don't have to
simply face rising fuel costs with a grim face, swallow, and pay
the bill.There is much that you can do to make very worthwhile
savings on fuel.You can undertake simple steps that are not
rocket science but will help cut down on your company fuel
bill.
"It is a question of implementing these measures and
ensuring that they stay implemented.The basic management
actions are identifying wasteful drivers, checking which
vehicles use more fuel, taking control of fuel buying by steering
drivers towards cheaper outlets, and ensuring that your fleet
drivers only cover necessary miles.All of these can easily be put
in place using a fuel card and
fleet software." More articles from cfc solutions: | 
