Leading fuel app GasBuddy expands to Australia
GasBuddy, the biggest fuel app to track fuel prices, has opened a new office in Sydney, expanding its offers to drivers throughout Australia in what signifies its first move outside North America.
Australian motorists will now have real-time fuel prices at all surrounding service stations right at their fingertips, providing information to save money during every fill up, said the company in a release.
“Australia has some of the most volatile fuel prices in the world, with 89% of motorists thinking they pay too much at the pump,” said Ivan Silvagni, vice president of international for GasBuddy. “GasBuddy has responded to this consumer frustration, first in North America and now in Australia. We say “gas”, Australians say “fuel”. Luckily, we all understand saving money.”
According to a recent study, 60% of Australian motorists follow prices closely in order to fill up at the cheapest rate possible. Through apps like GasBuddy they can keep track right on their smartphones.
“Petrol prices vary greatly even within a small distance and has long been a pain point for Aussies,” said Nic Moulis, country manager of GasBuddy Australia. “GasBuddy is a game changer because it takes the mystery out of fuel cost, puts the power back to the consumer and provides the information needed for motorist to avoid overpaying at the bowser.”
Australia is the first country outside the U.S. and Canada to receive the app.
