While I haven’t written here in a few weeks, it isn’t because I’ve been doing nothin’. Back in August I got reacquainted with a website called GasBuddy.com. It’s a social networking and information site focused on the local price of gas.
Each state has a unique version and when you register you can participate by entering the prices of local retail gas and diesel fuel in your area. There are also gas related news article links that provide opportunity for commentary that ranges from blah to spirited.
Forums for a variety of subjects are available, a log book where you can track mileage on your personal vehicles, resources for researching historical gas and crude oil prices and much more.
The primary benefit is being able to access readily available, up to date information on local gas prices, or if traveling, the prices in the areas you will be going through or to.
Recently the site has closed a contest where you “purchased” entries from points accumulated as you post prices, read articles, participate in polls and comments. You just daily check the site, post and every few days redeem points for contest entries.
The prizes, which have yet to be rewarded, are four $250 gas vouchers awarded to winners determined by random drawing from the entries. Not bad for posting some info and keeping yourself aware of the economics of oil and gasoline.
If you have yet to visit the site, check it out. But I must warn you, it can get addicting and end up taking anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour of more of your day. So use a bit of discipline and get only involved as you can afford.
"We are all in the same boat on a stormy sea and
we owe each other a terrible loyalty." - G. K. Chesterson
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