Technology and cheap gas prices go hand in hand
The price for a gallon of gas at my local Speedway station reached $4.19. Well, technically $4.20 but nobody ever really includes that 9/10 of a cent when talking about gas prices.
So what’s a noobie to do about gas prices?
Well, you can start by using the Internet to look for the cheapest gas prices before you leave home to fill your tank. Here’s a couple of web sites to get you started:
Or, if you are tried to a specific brand of gas, such as Speedway, go to the company’s specific web site and look for a section to check gas prices in your area. The Speedway’s gas price checker is on the top right of their home page.
Better yet, why not have someone tell you when gas prices are about to go up? If you live in an area with Meijer grocery stores and gas stations, check out the Meijer Gas Alert program which alerts you when gas prices are about to go up.
If you admire fancy gadgets you can try one of the higher-end Garmin or TomTom GPS navigation systems which can tell you the gas prices for all of the closest gas stations near your current location. Keep in mind, however, that some of these systems charge an annual fee to integrate gas prices into the system.
So there you have it. Technology to help you find the best gas prices. Just do me a favor and don’t buy a new computer, sign up for unlimited text messaging or buy a brand new GPS navigation system just to save a nickel on a gallon of gas! You’re better off riding your bike.
