Murphy USA helps cut the cost of gas with a foursquare special
With gas approaching an average of $4 per gallon across the US (and much higher than that in some places), every little bit we can do to cut costs helps. That’s why this could be my favorite nationwide foursquare special ever. Murphy USA gas stations are currently offering $2 off any gas purchase of $20 or more and a free pack of Stride Winterblue gum for any foursquare checkin.
Murphy USA isn’t really a household name. That’s because most of us associate their stations with Walmart stores, where almost all of them are found. They have more than 1,000 locations across the US, with the exception of the West Coast.
You can search for Murphy USA on foursquare to find the nearest station or you can use their handy iPhone app or Android app (it’s free). It even lists the current price for a gallon of gas, nearby competitor prices and any special services the station offers.
What’s the best part? Their app can check you in on foursquare. Simply tap the foursquare icon to authorize your account and you’re checked in automatically.
Like I said, a discount on way-too-high gas prices is very welcome right now. A useful app that checks me in on foursquare is even better.
What do you think of the Murphy USA foursquare special? Would you use their app to check in?
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What no Android app love?!
I added it in a little while ago. I completely missed that they had one
Would be amazing if they could do this in the UK, prices are more than double here.
Murphy USA had been using Whrrl for marketing, before Groupon bought Pelago. Pelago’s blog has some interesting numbers:
http://www.pelago.com/blog/2010/12/location-case-study-murphy-usa-checks-into-whrrl-to-drive-retail-growth-through-mobile-activation/
I spot checked several of their stations in GA, AL, TN & FL and can not find any that are running specials. I wonder if they pulled the promo because of legal reasons? Not sure about other states, but running a discount for gas is illegal in Alabama. The “Motor Fuel Marketing Act, prohibits the sale of gasoline and other motor fuels at prices below cost or selling it or offering to sell it to different customers at different prices on the same day”. – http://blog.al.com/breaking/2010/08/ask_us_why_cant_i_use_my_disco.html
According to an article at ClickZ, the special was only supposed to run through 5/17. They have other things planned for the future.
Looks like I just happened to catch them in between deals this am. They rolled out a new deal today for a free Red Strike Energy Drink with every check-in.
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How do u get this kind of deal if you don’t have an iPhone?