Here are various ways to use technology for finding the best gas prices near you:
GasBuddy may be the best-known fuel-savings company, and boy howdy have they added lots of offers, options and gimmicks to their site. You can skip all the hoopla, and just use their search tool or app, if you like.
WEX Connect is another app for finding gas prices, and also EV charging stations. You can try out their Android or iOS app for free.
GetUpside is an app that leads you to offers on gas and more in your area. If you’re willing to fill up where GetUpside recommends, you can get some cash credited back to you.
If you’re a Costco member, please remember that their app helps you find their warehouses and see their gas prices. And Costco is often the best price around, especially when you factor in your membership discount and money-back from using your Costco Citi credit card.
AAA offers a website mapping tool for gas prices. And their Android and iOS apps can also show you gas prices as you travel.
Some mapping apps will help you with gas prices, but YMMV — Waze is very helpful, Google Maps is so-so, but Apple Maps doesn’t help at all. When using a mapping app, zoom into a given region and look through the categories at the top. Tap on Gas or Gas Stations to see what info is available.
If you have any other amazing ways to suss out the best fuel prices, please leave a comment or shoot me an email with your suggestions, thank you!