These days, in the era of high oil prices, if there is a gas station that is even cheaper than 1 won, you want to find a gas station and fill it up.
So this time, we’ve put together a simple summary of how to find the cheapest gas station and how to refuel yourself.
1. How to find the cheapest gas station
To find the cheapest price at a gas station, it is a good idea to use a gas station price comparison app. This app provides sales price information at gas stations (charging stations) across the country and is a service that finds cheap gas stations around you or by region.
In addition, it provides services that enhance user convenience by providing various options such as route-specific gas stations, highway gas stations, and illegal gas stations.
Among gas station price comparison apps, the following apps are recommended:
– Offinet:
This is an official app operated by Korea National Oil Corporation, which has high price accuracy and announces illegal gas stations.
Offinet
Offinet
– Oil Now:
Oil Now’s unique algorithm selects the five optimal gas stations and provides real-time information directly reported by drivers across the country.
– Tour 9:
This is an app that maximizes the advantages of Offinet. The UI is intuitive and you can check gas station information along your route in advance.
Gas 9
Gas 9
– Full of oil:
It provides a function to compare gas prices across the country vs. in your neighborhood, and you can assign nicknames to gas stations you frequently use.
– Gas station price comparison:
It provides price information for the lowest price gasoline, diesel, and LPG, and you can check the gas prices at gas stations you frequently visit.
Please select the app you want from the list above and refuel at low prices.
2. How to find a gas station that is open 24 hours a day, even at dawn
A 24-hour gas station is a convenient service that allows you to fill up your tank even at night or early in the morning. We will tell you how to find a 24-hour gas station.
However, some gas stations may be closed due to unforeseen circumstances, so it is best to call in advance before visiting.
The fastest and most reliable way to find a 24-hour gas station is to use a site called Offinet.
As mentioned above, Offinet is an official site operated by the Korea National Oil Corporation. It provides sales prices and additional information at gas stations (charging stations) across the country. Here’s how to find a gas station that is open 24 hours a day.
One). Access the Officenet site.
2). Select ‘Find cheap gas stations’ at the top of the screen.
3). Select the desired region (city/province, city/county/district) by region.
4). Select ‘24 hours’ from ‘Additional information’ on the left side of the screen.
5). Click the search button to check the list and prices of 24-hour gas stations in your area.
Offinet also provides various options such as premium gasoline, LPG charging stations, illegal gas stations, etc., so you can find a gas station that suits your needs. Gas stations that are open 24 hours a day may be more expensive than other gas stations, so please compare prices. . Many self-service gas stations are open 24 hours a day, so you can find out how to self-fill your gas below.
3. How to refuel yourself
One). Park in the direction of the gas pump, turn off the engine, and check the direction of the arrow next to the gas pump icon on the dashboard to determine the location of the gas pump.
2). Open the gas cap.
The gas filler opening button is usually located next to the driver’s seat.
3). Place your hand on an anti-static pad.
There is a risk of fire due to static electricity at gas stations, so keep your hands moist and place your hands on an anti-static pad to remove static electricity.
4). Press the ‘Start’ button on the touchscreen and select the fuel type that suits your vehicle.
Normally, a yellow gas pump is used for gasoline, and a green gas pump is used for diesel fuel.
5). Please select a payment method.
You can choose between cash, credit card, point payment, coupon use, and credit card payment. If you choose credit card, you can choose the amount you want or ‘full’. Insert the card into the slot.
6). Take out the gas gun, put it in the gas tank, and press the lever.
If you use the fixing device located at the bottom of the handle, you can automatically refuel without having to keep holding the handle.
When the initially set amount or liter of gas is filled, the lever is automatically released.
7). When refueling is complete, return the refueling gun to its original place and receive a receipt.
Don’t forget to bring your credit card or change with you.
8). Close the gas cap tightly until you hear a ‘click’ sound.
The method for self-refueling is roughly as follows.
When self-fueling, please do not forget to pay attention to oil type and prevent static electricity to prevent mixed fuel accidents or fire accidents.