Early May Bank Holiday: Top Up Tanks, Beat Gridlock

It's April 30th.

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Petrol and diesel drivers are getting a heads up to top up their tanks before 10am this

Saturday.

The early May bank holiday weekend is shaping up to be a gridlock nightmare with roads

packed nationwide, including the East Midlands.

Breakdown experts at the RAC are calling for 19 million car trips from Friday through

Monday, May 2nd to 4th.

Saturday hits the peak, with over 4 million journeys as folks chase getaways despite sky

high fuel costs.

Right now, petrol averages 157 pence per liter, diesel 189, but drivers aren't backing

down.

39% plan to hit the road, making this the busiest early May holiday in a decade.

RAC pros say, check your oil, coolant, tires, and screenwash before you roll out.

Keep the rush by leaving super early, especially if you're aiming for the M5 south toward

Devon and Cornwall.

Give pass that M4 junction fast.

Grab the MyRAC app for the cheapest pumps nearby, and you'll save cash while dodging the

jams.

Save travels.

Keep it smooth out there.