New research suggests that more people are swapping car journeys for cycling or walking as fuel costs soar following war in Iran.

The survey commissioned by Cycling UK found almost three in 10 UK drivers (28%) say they are cycling or walking more, swapping car journeys for more affordable alternatives.

YouGov surveyed more than 2,000 adults across the UK and found a further 15% said they are also actively considering taking this action, showing that people are prepared to consider alternatives to driving.

People who drive are also relying more on public transport to save on fuel, with 23% of respondents stating they are using buses and trains to replace car journeys and a further 13% are also currently considering doing this.

More than a quarter of UK drivers (27%) are also choosing to reduce the number of times they go out to save on fuel costs, according to the research. Cycling UK says that, should prices remain high, this number is likely to rise significantly, with 19% saying they are currently considering cutting back on going out.

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