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Vivian Giang|Sep. 13, 2011
 Image: By Images_of_Money on Flickr |
By 2012 Americans could pay up to $5 per gallon gas, according to Shell Oil's former president Jon Hofmeister.
Of course rising gas prices aren't going to stop car-obsessed Americans from driving, so it's best to make the most of your gas tank today.
Since there's basically an app for everything, smartphone users can download the best apps to save on gas. And if you're not a smartphone owner don't worry–some of these apps can be found on the Web too.
Image: YouTube
Price: Free
Available on: Android
No need to download this app if you're a Google Android user–the update will be automatically appear on your phone.
Google Maps Navigation identifies traffic pileups and then offers alternative routes.
Users can also search for any type of business along the way.
Image: iTunes
Price: Free
Available on: iPhone
Recommended by the Times, Car Care calculates fuel economy for as many automobiles as you want and even graphs their data.
Detailed statistics give users a glimpse of how the different types of fuel perform in their vehicles, while notifying them of important maintenance actions that need to be taken.
Image: iTunes
Price: Free
Available on: iPhone and Facebook
Carticipate helps users carpool by matching them with people in their network who are traveling the same way. To do so, users include information on where they're going and carticipants are matched.
Image: iTunes
Price: Free
Available on: iPhone
AAA TripTik Mobile provides voice guidance with the latest gas prices, maps, directions, and other attractions, such as nearby events, restaurants, and hotels.
AAA members can view office locations, AAA auto repair locations, and more.
Image: Bankrate
Price: Free
Available on: The Web
Bankrate offers a calculator on its website to help users determine whether traveling to a cheaper gas station is worth it.
Simply plug in your car's gas tank capacity, miles per gallon, how many miles it would take to drive to the gas station and the cost of gas.
