Leading fuel app "pumps" up money-saving opportunities globally
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (March 7, 2016) - GasBuddy, the leading fuel app that helps consumers save money at the pump, today announced that it has opened a new office in Sydney and has expanded its offers to drivers throughout Australia.
Australian motorists will now have real-time fuel prices at all surrounding service stations right at their fingertips, providing transparency and arming them with necessary information to save money during every fill up.
"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. With GasBuddy, this will become easier and more efficient as consumers will be able to find, compare and report prices as a community, 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. GasBuddy has been operating in beta in the country for the last month, and is now available in the Apple Store and on Google Play.