Where does Tinque get its gas price data?
Tinque pulls real-time price data directly from the Régie de l'énergie du Québec, Quebec's official energy regulator. This ensures you're always seeing accurate, up-to-date prices across the province.
How often are gas prices updated in Tinque?
Prices are refreshed every 20 minutes, so you're always looking at near-real-time data. This means you can trust the prices you see when planning your fill-up.
What types of fuel can I track in Tinque?
Tinque tracks three fuel types: Regular (Régulier), Premium (Super), and Diesel. You can filter by fuel type on the map to find exactly what you need.
How do I find the cheapest gas station near me?
Simply open Tinque and view the interactive map—stations are displayed with their current prices. You can also browse the 'Cheapest Stations' list, which sorts all nearby stations by price from lowest to highest, and filter by fuel type or brand.
Can I use Tinque to plan a road trip?
Yes! Tinque includes a trip planning feature that helps you identify gas stations along your route and compare prices. This is perfect for longer drives when you want to budget fuel costs.
What is Tinque Premium?
Tinque Premium is a subscription feature that unlocks 30-day price history with an interactive timeline slider. This lets you see how prices have changed over the past month, helping you understand pricing trends and make smarter fill-up decisions.
How do I get Tinque Premium?
Tinque Premium is available via a monthly subscription. If you have a promo code, you can use it to access Premium features. Keep an eye on Tinque's website and social channels for special offers and promo codes.
Can I see historical gas price data in Tinque?
Yes, with Tinque Premium you can access 30-day price history for gas stations. The timeline slider makes it easy to scroll back and see how prices evolved, giving you valuable insights into price patterns.
Which regions of Quebec does Tinque cover?
Tinque covers all of Quebec, pulling data from the Régie de l'énergie du Québec's provincial database. Whether you're in Montreal, Quebec City, or anywhere else in the province, you'll find real-time prices.
Is Tinque available as an iOS app?
Tinque is currently available as a web app (PWA) that you can add to your iPhone home screen from Safari for a native app-like experience. A dedicated native iOS app is in development and coming soon—stay tuned!
Can I use Tinque on my iPhone?
Absolutely! Visit tinque.app on Safari, tap 'Share,' and select 'Add to Home Screen' to install Tinque as a PWA on your iPhone. It works just like a native app and gives you quick access to real-time prices.
Is Tinque free to use?
Yes, Tinque's core features—real-time price tracking, the interactive map, station filtering, and trip planning—are completely free. Tinque Premium (with 30-day price history) is available as an optional paid subscription.
Why might the price shown in Tinque differ from the price at the pump?
Tinque displays prices reported to the Régie de l'énergie du Québec, which stations update regularly but not instantaneously. Pump prices can fluctuate between Tinque's 20-minute refresh cycles, or a station may have just updated their price. Always check the pump before assuming the exact price.
What's a smart strategy for saving money on gas using Tinque?
Check Tinque's price history with Premium to spot the day of the week when prices typically dip in your area, then plan your fill-ups for those times. Combine this with the cheapest station list to maximize your savings across multiple factors.