Helpful Fuel Links

4/29/2009 12:00:00 AM

Looking for a way to combat high prices and still take a vacation? When taking a road trip, your number one concern is the cost of fuel. We’ve got the best websites to help you find great deals. With ever-increasing gas prices, you can use the Internet to find the cheapest near you. Some of the sites even offer text-messaging capabilities. The basic function of these websites is to empower you to find the lowest price of gas in your area—so start clicking away!

Looking for a way to combat high prices and still take a vacation? When taking a road trip, your number one concern is the cost of fuel. We’ve got the best websites to help you find great deals. With ever-increasing gas prices, you can use the Internet to find the cheapest near you. Some of the sites even offer text-messaging capabilities. The basic function of these websites is to empower you to find the lowest price of gas in your area—so start clicking away!
GasBuddy.com
“Gasoline prices change frequently and may vary by as much as 20 percent within only a few blocks,” GasBuddy warns on its website. With the help of your GasBuddy, you can compare prices with ease. Your GasBuddy will text or email you a list of the five lowest gas or diesel prices from the area you request. The site features a Gas Price Temperature Map, Historical Price Chart and the latest stories on the fuel crunch. For more information, please visit www.gasbuddy.com.

MapQuest Gas Prices
The homepage for this website is easy to use and features an ever useful MapQuest map. A National Gas Price banner sits atop the page and shows the lowest and highest national prices. It also features a Gas Calculator that measures the trip distances, miles per gallon and cost per gallon to figure your total expenditure for fuel. The AutoblogGreen section is definitely something to check out. The blog has the latest news on innovative cars that use less fuel and even vehicles that don’t use gas at all. For more information, please visit gasprices.mapquest.com.

Gas Price Watch
This website delivers on its motto “Power to the People at the Pump!” by preparing drivers for their next fueling. The Cheap Gas Mobile Widget is the latest technology for finding good deals. You can set the Widget for multiple locations such as your home, office and gym. The page also features the GPW Live Price Feed (a news crawl for fuel). It streams gasoline futures and low gas leads from “spotters.” More than 167,764 member spotters volunteer to find and post prices in your neighborhood. The Gas Gap lists the highest U.S. price, the U.S. average and the lowest U.S. price. If you want to share your fuel frustration and vent a little, post a comment on the GPWville Live Chat. For more information, please visit www.gaspricewatch.com.

AAA Auto Club
The American Automobile Association is known for “Serving You More Ways Than Ever”—and now its website does, too. All methods of transportation are addressed by the AAA website. You can check the gas prices along your driving route, or book a cruise or a flight. And if you need insurance, well, they’ve got you covered there too. Becoming a member opens the door to numerous discounts. For more information, please visit www.aaa.com.

Victoria Paige

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