GasBuddy is a technology company providing mobile apps and websites that track gas station locations and prices in the US and Canada. Their information is crowd-sourced from users, gas station operators, and partner companies. In addition to consumer-facing services, GasBuddy also offers business-to-business services to gas stations and convenience stores.
2000: GasBuddy Founded
In 2000, GasBuddy was founded in Minneapolis by Dustin Coupal and Jason Toews as a community website for sharing gas prices.
2004: Filed as a For-Profit Corporation
In 2004, GasBuddy filed as a for-profit corporation in Minnesota under the name GasBuddy Organization Inc.
2009: GasBuddy Launched OpenStore
In 2009, GasBuddy launched OpenStore, a platform that allows convenience stores to build and manage their own mobile apps.
2010: Initial Release of the GasBuddy App
In 2010, GasBuddy initially released its mobile app allowing users to input gas prices from their smartphones. In 2016, the app was redesigned.
2010: GasBuddy Launched Mobile Apps
In 2010, GasBuddy launched its own mobile apps that allowed users to input gas prices from their smartphones.
2013: Oil Price Information Service Acquired GasBuddy
In 2013, Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), a subsidiary of UCG, acquired GasBuddy. OPIS is a provider of petroleum pricing and news for businesses.
March 2016: GasBuddy Launched in Australia
In March 2016, GasBuddy launched in Australia. Initially only available in the United States and Canada, GasBuddy expanded its services to Australia.
2016: IHS Acquired OPIS, Separating from GasBuddy
In 2016, IHS acquired OPIS, separating from GasBuddy, which remained with UCG as a subsidiary company.
2017: GasBuddy Launched "Pay with GasBuddy"
In 2017, GasBuddy launched a gas savings program titled "Pay with GasBuddy" intended to let consumers save at gas stations in the United States.
2021: GasBuddy App Rose to Most Popular App
In 2021, the GasBuddy app rose to the most popular app on both Android and iPhone platforms in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack.
2022: GasBuddy Shut Down Australian App
In 2022, GasBuddy shut down the Australian version of their app.
Mentioned in this timeline
The United States of America is a federal republic primarily...
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence continues to dominate the...
The iPhone is a smartphone developed and marketed by Apple...
Australia officially the Commonwealth of Australia is a country encompassing...
The Colonial Pipeline the largest refined oil products pipeline system...
Canada is a North American country spanning from the Atlantic...
Trending
3 hours ago Nick Shirley Testifies Before Senate Committee Regarding Fraud and Personal Safety Concerns
3 hours ago The Challenge Season 42 Moves to Paramount+ with New Season Titled Cutthroat
3 hours ago Model Paulina Porizkova Marries Jeff Greenstein in Unique Wedding Celebration
3 hours ago Cardi B Targeted by Stefon Diggs Accuser Following Heated Social Media Exchange
3 hours ago NBA Commissioner Reportedly Influenced Alyssa Thomas Suspension Decision
4 hours ago Natisha Hiedeman WNBA Player Prop Betting Outlook and Predictions
Popular
Lindsey Graham is a prominent American politician serving as the...
Mitch McConnell is a prominent American politician and the longest-serving...
Cristiano Ronaldo widely considered one of the greatest footballers captains...
Candace Owens is an American conservative political commentator author and...
Elon Musk is a visionary entrepreneur and engineer known for...
Bernie Sanders is a prominent American politician and the senior...