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AAA.com is the First Online Travel Planner to List Local Gas Stations


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WASHINGTON--More than 2.5 million motorists will need emergency fuel delivery this year because their cars ran out of gas while traveling. Now travelers who use AAA’s online mapping tool Internet TripTik®, located on AAA.com, can find the nearest gas stations and best fuel prices from their home computer or laptop. No more driving around in a nervous search as the fuel gauge drops lower.

AAA.com is the first online travel planning tool to provide the locations and fuel prices for local gas stations.

AAA recently added data for almost 100,000 U.S. gas stations to its popular TripTik® travel planner. Locations are updated weekly and multiple-grade fuel prices are updated four times daily. Simply mouse over each location to see prices for multiple fuel grades.

“Driving with a near empty gas tank is a frightening experience whether you are within blocks from your home or miles away,” said AAA President and CEO Robert L. Darbelnet. “Now, with the information available on AAA.com, there is one less thing a driver needs to think about on their next trip across town or across the country.”

The number of Americans using online map planners is growing monthly, and AAA continues to be the leader with the TripTik® travel planner. The fuel location and pricing information is one of several recent enhancements added in response to popular demand from the public.

AAA offers additional tools to help travelers plan and budget their fuel requirements. Using the AAA Fuel Cost Calculator at www.FuelCostCalculator.com, motorists enter the make and model of their car and the origin and destination for their trip to get an estimated cost based on current fuel prices.

In addition to providing gas station locations and other travel information from the AAA TourBook® guides, the TripTik® travel planner offers easy online hotel reservations at great AAA member rates. Travelers can also book airlines, car rentals, tours and cruises at exclusive member discounts on AAA.com.

As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides nearly 50 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers.