Gas Price Widget/Object

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Can anyone create a widget/object to display the gas prices in a given zip code? This website will display them:
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but I do not know how to incorporate this into DX.. I'm picturing something much like the calendar where you enter your zip and it displays the results below.. any help is much appreciated.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
That sounds like a sweet widget... I hope someone is able to do it!
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hmm, a VERY interesting idea. I'll have to look into seeing what kinda info I can snag from that.
Elemental: Reforged
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Nothing yet, huh? I was really hoping someone would take this and run with it...
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just so you know, I'm working on this. The script is all done, but I confess that I was planning to launch in on DesktopGadgets (at very low cost!).

Oh, and it will incude maps of where the service stations are and traffic reports.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
All you need to know about gas prices are that they're too high.

Although, I suppose knowing how much I'm being screwed could be helpful...
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Martin, that is awesome to hear. I think this is a really cool idea! I already know which gas station in my area is always the best, but I would still use this widget, cause it's awesome. Even if you put it on Desktopgadgets...

By the way, I think it should have a Vista style look...
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
All you need to know about gas prices are that they're too high


Right On!!
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Adamness/RedBuzzard,

If you think gas prices are high in the US - try the rest of the world!

Tell Detroit to learn how to make efficient engines. Tell them to ask Mr Toyota, I hear he's in the neighbourhood
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I don't know the numbers exactly... but I've read that adjusted for inflation, the price of bread and milk has gone up more than gas in the last 50 years. Don't hear anyone complaining about the price of bread and milk. It's just the cool thing to complain about gas prices. I do agree that they're too high, but so is everything.