Internet sitings

CHEAP FUEL

www.cheap-fuel.com

What: Tapping into the kind of highway camaraderie long associated with the "good buddy" types who wield CB radios, this consumer-action Web site aims to pump out the lowest gas and diesel prices throughout the US and Canada.

The best parts: Launched this month from the home of Canadian Doug Gordon, the site is meant to empower drivers - specifically those who drive out of their way to buy cheaper gas (you know who you are).

Select a city from the list to find cheap gas stations in that area.

Or, become eligible to win prizes (like a $30 gift certificate for Starbucks) by reporting low fuel prices in your city.

What you should know: Caveat emptor: This brainchild has some growing up to do. Since the site only launched two weeks ago, there isn't yet a large database of gas prices to chose from. (Drivers, get typing!)

Also, because most prices are reported by the general public, disclaimers abound - apparently a smart move by the site. Some hacker with the last name "Smith" has already entered a false price for many cities.

How to get there: Use the above address or fuel up through our site: (www.csmonitor.com/workmoney).

(c) Copyright 1999. The Christian Science Publishing Society

You've read 3 of 3 free articles. Subscribe to continue.
QR Code to Internet sitings
Read this article in
https://www.csmonitor.com/1999/1101/p14s4.html
QR Code to Subscription page
Start your subscription today
https://www.csmonitor.com/subscribe
CSM logo

Why is Christian Science in our name?

Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that.

The Church publishes the Monitor because it sees good journalism as vital to progress in the world. Since 1908, we’ve aimed “to injure no man, but to bless all mankind,” as our founder, Mary Baker Eddy, put it.

Here, you’ll find award-winning journalism not driven by commercial influences – a news organization that takes seriously its mission to uplift the world by seeking solutions and finding reasons for credible hope.

Explore values journalism About us