AAA has announced the release of a new app designed to help drivers take advantage of low fuel prices, as the program reveals the closest gas stations and displays their pricing information.<\/p>\n
The company's new TripTik Mobile app is aimed at consumers looking to save every penny possible as some gas prices skyrocket to more than $4 per gallon. Users with an iPhone will be able to download the app for free and use its GPS-integrated capabilities to locate nearby gas stations. The pricing information effectively allows consumers to comparison shop without stopping to check the signs at every station. Additional features allow users to sort by fuel grade and distance.<\/p>\n
Also included in the app is support for nearby hotels and restaurants. The program will identify local points of interest and use AAA's nationwide "Diamond Ratings" system to display info about each place.<\/p>\n
AAA has released two previous mobile apps in the past – one which showed locations that accepted the AAA discount card and another that integrated with the company's roadside assistance program. Unlike those apps, however, TripTik users don't need to be a AAA member to take advantage.<\/p>\n