Motorists who still run in thermal must face numerous expenditure stations for their vehicle and one of the most important is, of course, fuel. So if you have to add additions, it’s good to take. To help you find the cheapest fuel, here’s the selection of free applications to compare prices for service stations.
Whether you are a daily or occasional driver for holidays, it is always a dreaded fuel event. Between the outbreak of fuel prices, the costly price of the new generation and fuel supermarkets that cannot be found everywhere, not always easy to find the cheapest fuel on your way or nearby.
You can always go to a government website with a price that states and displays on an interactive map, using filters, fuel points throughout Metropolitan France. However, its use is not always easy. In fact, it is an online service accessible from any Internet -connected device, but in fact not ergonomic from a small smartphone screen.
Fortunately, the application, generally free and cooperating, can geolocate the nearest service station faster or with the cheapest fuels according to your priorities.
If you never want to bother with the fuel pump again, go to the electricity!
What are the best mobile applications to find the cheapest service station?
Essence & Co, the most popular
Essence & Co is one of the most downloaded motorists who worried about their expenses. Thanks to its database, the constantly updated community and the government allows you to display prices of the most reliable service stations. Its intuitive interface offers fluid navigation and simplifies research by filtering results according to the type of fuel type (SP98, SP95-E10, E85, diesel, but also GPL and AdBlue).
One of its main advantages is the personalization of alerts: the user can configure notifications according to price fluctuations in the area. In addition to prices, the application offers detailed information about each station, including other services such as rest, shops or washing stations. And if a motorist finds a change in the price between reality and applications, he can report it directly in the app and inform other users.
Gasoline / diesel, the most intuitive
Gosoil is now characterized by its speed and simplicity of use. Unlike other more general applications, it focuses exclusively on fuel search at the best price. Its intelligent algorithm offers in real time the display of closest stations with detailed prices (diesel, gasoline, bionaft, superrethhanol, LPG and even electric). In connection with the GPS navigation application, you can go there with one click.
The service is based on the valve of data from prices provided by stations and does not rely on the community of users. On the other hand, it should be noted that in addition to geolocation, the closest to the address can be found, practical, if you want to find the gasoline closest to your holiday.
SLMC, the most reliable
SLMC (cheapest station) is a free Android mobile app that emphasizes simplicity and efficiency. It offers an interactive service station service with a regular price update (several times a day) to guarantee reliable information. It is also possible to place service stations in favorites to consult their prices quickly.
The application depicts France, Andorra and Spain, with the management of European fuel titles between options. Like its competitors, the SLMC allows you to calculate the route and get to the selected station through the GPS navigation application. We just regret that it is only available for Android smartphones. The iPhone holders will have to turn to one of the alternatives of this selection.
Fuel flash, the cheapest fuel in Europe
Fuel Flash stands out for its widespread coverage, including many European countries. In addition to France, you can consult fuel rates in Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Portugal and Spain. The advantage of this Android and iOS app: its huge database, which contains more than 60,000 service stations, has been permanently updated with official information. Note that it is possible to report errors from the application.
Fuel Flash allows you to quickly compare prices between different geographical areas, but also by history to view prices. The application also includes advanced sorting functions for filtering results according to various criteria, such as the availability of specific fuels or the presence of other services.
Waze, GPS navigation and fuel prices display
Waze, even though it is recognized mainly as a navigation application, also offers fuel prices. You will need a fuel associated with the vehicle in advance and activate service stations. One of the main advantages of WAZE is its integration of fluids with GPS navigation, which allows drivers to find the most economical station on their route without having to make manual search.
The Waze community is still used by signaling errors or price changes. Finally, its compatibility with voice assistants facilitates its use, making the stations consulting safer and more practical.
Loading, for electric car drivers or rechargeable hybrid
If your fuel is electricity, you also have the right to compare prices and pay attention to your budget. Charge Price with an essential application for electric cars who are looking for the best charging options. It is the first charging price comparator to be the first to compare terminal prices according to the desired operator and the type of recharge.
Its clear and ergonomic interface makes it easier to place stations adapted to different electric vehicles. It supports subscription and charging cards, allowing the user to see the prices valid at first glance according to their own package. Chargeprice also takes into account any additional costs related to the use of the terminal and even indicates the required time to recharge. Thanks to its coverage in Europe it is the basic tool for long ways in an electric vehicle.