New website makes finding cheap gas easier
Just in time for Memorial day, AAA has debuted a new fuel price finder. You may already use the Gas Buddy or the new Gas Buddy powered by Google maps. Which uses the Google Maps API. But whereas Gas Buddy relies on volunteer sponsers, AAA gets it’s data from credit card transactions. Now I will admit I am a touch worried about what form they actually get this data. But there is also a delay to get the data, it appears some of the prices are anywhere from 0 to 7 days old.
The service works by the user selecting a city and state or entering a zip code. And selecting a 3, 5 or 10 mile radius. It then displays a map and a list of service stations with the prices for regular, mid, premium, and sometimes diesel. Click on a service station and the finder will center the station on the map.
Enjoy.