How Gasbuddy.com Can Save You Money at the Pump

many people have a favorite gas station. It usually is on the way to work or school. What people don't realize is they can save some serious cash by doing a bit of quick research to find the cheapest gas in the area.

Gasbuddy is a collection of websites that track gas prices at different stations. The sites rely on members to update prices for different stations. The site really is a community of people coming together trying to help each other find the cheapest places to fill up.

How do I find the station with the cheapest gas?

Just go to gasbuddy.com and type in your zip code. A list of gas stations will appear with the lowest price first. The one downside is it relies of people to update prices and if your in an area without many stations then the site won't show any stations. Also prices can change rapidly so a price from yesterday evening might have changed by the morning.

The site also has historical statistics on gas prices by major cities and states. A whole wealth of information can be found on gasbuddy.com.

Why should I care about paying a few pennies more?

A few pennies here and there can add up to big savings. If you drive 30,000 miles a year and your car get 26 miles per gallon and you manage to save 10 cents a gallon you'd save $115.00. That's from driving a few extra blocks and taking five minutes to look at a website.

Won't my savings be eaten up by driving out of my way to a station?

Driving a few extra miles per fill up won't have a major impact on your savings. You don't want to drive 30 minutes away just to save a few cents. You would then wipe out all of your savings. The key is to plan your fill ups based on when you will be near the cheapest gas. Gasbuddy.com will help you find the cheapest gas and with a bit of planning you can stop by that station without any extra driving.

Can gasbuddy help with with long trips?

It sure can! Take a look at the route you'll be traveling and try to find where gas prices are cheapest along the route. Also look at places that aren't right next to the interstate as they generally will be cheaper. You'll drive a bit out of the way but you can save a bundle in the process.