History of GasBuddy in Timeline

GasBuddy is a Dallas-based technology company providing mobile apps and websites that track gas station locations and prices in the US and Canada. The data is crowd-sourced from users, gas stations, and partner companies. They offer business-to-business services for gas stations and convenience stores.

2000: GasBuddy Founded

In 2000, GasBuddy was founded in Minneapolis by Dustin Coupal and Jason Toews. It started as a community website where users could share gas prices.

2004: GasBuddy Becomes For-Profit

In 2004, GasBuddy filed as a for-profit corporation in Minnesota. The company's official name became GasBuddy Organization Inc.

2009: GasBuddy Launches OpenStore

In 2009, GasBuddy launched OpenStore. This platform allowed convenience stores to create and manage their own mobile apps.

2010: GasBuddy Launches Mobile Apps

In 2010, GasBuddy launched its own mobile apps. These apps enabled users to input gas prices directly from their smartphones.

2013: OPIS Acquires GasBuddy

In 2013, the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), a subsidiary of UCG, acquired GasBuddy. OPIS provides petroleum pricing and news for businesses.

March 2016: GasBuddy Launches in Australia

In March 2016, GasBuddy launched in Australia, expanding its availability beyond the United States and Canada.

2016: IHS Acquires OPIS, Separating from GasBuddy

In 2016, IHS acquired OPIS, which resulted in OPIS separating from GasBuddy. GasBuddy remained with UCG as a subsidiary company.

2017: GasBuddy Launches "Pay with GasBuddy"

In 2017, GasBuddy launched a gas savings program called "Pay with GasBuddy." The program aimed to help consumers save money at gas stations across the United States.

2021: PDI Acquires GasBuddy

In 2021, PDI acquired GasBuddy.

2021: GasBuddy App Rises in Popularity

In 2021, the GasBuddy app became the most popular app on both Android and iPhone platforms. This surge in popularity occurred in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack.