Planning Ahead for the Coming Gas Price Hikes
Taking a trip to the gas station can be an expensive proposition. Gas prices might be low right now, but they’re not going to stay that way. If you drive your car regularly, now is the perfect time to start making changes to get the best mileage out of your daily driver. Here are some apps to help you do just that.
1. Trip Fuel Calculator (iOS)
If you’ve ever been concerned about fuel economy and factoring it into your budget, this is the app for you. It’s available on iOS for 99 cents and is designed to help you understand how your vehicle uses fuel. It also provides some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your gas mileage.
2. Gas Buddy (iOS, Android and Web)
Instead of driving around town looking for the best price on gas, download Gas Buddy. This free app uses crowdsourced information to keep users up to date on prices and even fuel availability during emergencies.
3. Waze (iOS and Android)
This app is known as the one you use to avoid speed traps, but its up-to-date traffic information can help you make the most out of your miles. You can avoid traffic jams and other snags and snarls that could negatively impact your fuel efficiency.
4. AAA App (iOS, Android and Web)
If you’re a AAA member, there’s a host of different apps you can use to improve your gas mileage. The AAA Gas Cost Calculator estimates the fuel costs based on your vehicle’s make and model, as well as your driving habits. Having that information at your fingertips lets you make smart driving decisions.
5. Gas Manager (iOS)
If you’re concerned about your carbon footprint as well as your vehicle’s fuel economy, Gas Manager is the app for you. It’s only available on iOS and works to calculate your carbon footprint based on fuel consumption, gas mileage and how often you drive.
6. Fuelio (Android)
With GPS capabilities, this app can track your mileage, fill-ups and gas costs, organizing all of your expenses—including tolls and parking fees—into an easy-to-read graph. Find the cheapest gas prices nearby and get notifications when your vehicle’s due for a tune-up.
7. Google Maps (iOS and Android)
Finally, apps like Google Maps come preinstalled on your phone. While they might not tell you current gas prices, they can be valuable tools for avoiding accidents, construction and traffic jams that might take a bite out of your gas mileage.
Make the Most of Your Miles
It doesn’t matter what you’re driving. Everyone—including the planet—can benefit from using these apps to track their gas mileage.
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This is awesome. The apps will definitely come in handy!
Glad to help, @Vincent CarFrek.