The idea is that you can shop around for the best prices, instead of urgently pulling into the nearest gas station.

Gasbuddy gives users points every time they post.

Verkkothe app incentivizes people to post gas prices by offering a weekly drawing for a $100 gas card.

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Verkkoalthough prices have come down, gas can still be a costly monthly expense.

Verkkowhen gasbuddy launched in june 1999 as a crowdsourced website for drivers to enter in gas prices they spotted around town, it provided consumers.

Using resources like the free gasbuddy app can save you upwards of 30.

Verkkothe average price for a gallon of gas has eased to $3. 44, which is 5. 6 cents lower than a month ago and 37. 2 cents cheaper than it was at this time last.

Fill up when you have half a tank.

One way to save is to get.

Here are five ways experts say you can save:

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