Friday, April 20, 2012

Best Gas Prices

Can you believe the price of gasoline?    I got my first car about 20 years ago, and back then the price of gas was a glorious 49.5 a litre!   Now, I consider myself lucky to fill up for under $75!

I've noticed over the years that in and around Waterdown, the best gas prices are usually on Highway 6 (North to Guelph) between the 6th Concession East and Carlisle Road.    It is usually a cent or two lower so if you need to go up that way it is very worth it to fill up when in the neighbourhood.    I wouldn't make a special trip to go out of my way to fill up on Highway 6 since the savings of going up there would probably be lost driving up there and back unnecessarily.

Technology can be wonderful, and I just recently discovered "Gas Buddy".    You can go on-line (www.gasbuddy.com)  to register a membership and immediately be able to find the best gas prices in your area... OR, you can download the Gas Buddy Mobile App for your smartphone.   I also found that Gas Buddy has a Hamilton specific site they operate at http://www.hamiltongasprices.com/    These sites offer a fascinating look at trends/maps/charts for the area, and all across Canada.     Gas Buddy's website also offers a great map to show you what gas prices are right across Canada.  http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_can_gastemperaturemap.aspx

Just logging in to Gas Buddy tonight on my phone I found that prices can be varied around town.    The Husky at the corner of Dundas & Hamilton was charging 135.6 a litre and just a little further down Dundas Street at the Esso Station (across from Kentucky Fried Chicken) it was 131.8.      The gas stations on Highway 6 range from 130.9 (Pioneer) to 131.6 (Olco).

In these times of expensive gas, it is great that there is a website/mobile app like Gas Buddy to help us out with our comparative shopping.

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  1. UnknownMay 25, 2018 at 8:26 AM

    It's REALLY WEIRD! In London, ON. Thursday a full tank cost A $1.21! In Burlington, ON. IT WAS $1.38 A .17c difference ! It should cost more to transport to London ?
    Gas prices are all over the board ?? Why? They are making HUGE PROFIT MARGINS ! $$$$$
    Just like BANKS ie; CIBC 1st 1/4 = $$$$$40 billion$

    TOTAL RIP OFF OF CONSUMERS! Govt get off your FAT ARSES & GET THIS FIXED!!

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  2. Bob PilonNovember 3, 2019 at 9:57 AM

    As the lady says the price of gas on Highway 6 is still generally the lowest in the area and usually from Concession 6W north. It is not surprising to see an 8 to 8 cent per litre difference and the distance between high and low is usually 2 to 4 kms.

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