If you’re an Android Auto user, you already have a leg up in terms of functionality compared to Apple CarPlay, but another area in which you’ve got an advantage is with fuel-saving software. There are very few apps out there that are solely dedicated to reporting fuel prices, but those that do have been around for a while, and they work wonders in keeping my costs down at the pump. After all, my 2025 Volkswagen Atlas isn’t the most economical car in the world, and every dollar counts with gas prices rising across the country.

The price of oil per barrel is currently trading at around $100 at the time of writing this article, and that means that fuel prices are more than likely going to stay elevated for quite some time. There’s always a rule of thumb with oil, too: it will always go up much quicker than it will come down. That means if you’re struggling to make the money add up at the pump, these apps can be a lifesaver for you, too.

Fuelio wins on functionality

There are some close competitors, though

If you’re looking for direct integration into your favorite travel software, Android Auto, it doesn’t get any better than Fuelio. There are close competitors when it comes to making sure you get the best price at the pump, but when it comes to real-time data and getting you to and from the station, Fuelio is the best app, hands down.

Fuelio can also work, though, as a mileage log and expense tracker, and as someone who does a lot of contract or gig work, that’s a lifesaver come this time of year in and of itself. Additionally, the free version of Fuelio still comes packed with a host of creative features, such as widgets for quick actions and receipt scanning. Whether you’re running a small fleet, keeping up with your own expenses, or simply trying to save a few bucks, Fuelio is by far the best Android Auto-integrated option.

Waze is familiar and easy to use

But it isn’t always accurate

I’ll admit, Waze is my map app of choice due to its route adaptation and selection, and its “Add a Stop” function, which includes fuel prices, is an excellent tool. The UI is clean and easy to use, and is honestly one of the most well-engineered offerings in the space. However, this is a story about gas price trackers, and that’s where Waze drops the ball a bit, so to speak.

As intuitive as Waze’s systems might be, the gas tracking is not always accurate, and it works better for some stores than others. This might be the part where someone says, “Hey Tanner, can’t Google Maps track gas prices, too?” And they would be correct, but not as well as Waze, and Waze doesn’t come close to Fuelio, either.

Google Maps obviously wants to push Android Auto users to its own fuel-price tracking software, but it just isn’t as user-friendly as Waze. That being said, these aren’t the only options you have for tracking and saving money at the pump.

GasBuddy is the OG fuel-saving app

But it doesn’t have Android Auto functionality

The fact that we’re in 2026 and still don’t have any Android Auto functionality for GasBuddy is absurd, to be quite honest. For those who haven’t used GasBuddy before, it’s hands down the best app for saving on fuel across any platform. Again, though, the rub is that it lacks Android Auto capability. GasBuddy uses your location and a wealth of user-submitted data to give you the most accurate fuel prices on the market.

It even operates its own rewards program, giving users points they can then redeem for more savings on their next few tanks or enter sweepstakes. My favorite feature, though, might be its most basic. GasBuddy will tell you the fuel price spread of any area you’re in, along with how far away you are from a station on each end of that spectrum. You can even play games within the app to earn points towards fuel (at the risk of all your data being sold), but if that’s something you’re cool with, have at it.

As we get deeper into 2026, hopefully, we’ll finally get an Android Auto extension for GasBuddy, but I wouldn’t hold my breath. The app has been around for years now and hasn’t made the jump yet. Plus, there are no rumors to report on that front, so we may be stuck with its mobile-only-based version for the foreseeable future, even though it would be the perfect app for Android Auto road trips. My fiancé could even play games between stops.