Tankerkoenig Integration for Fuel Price Monitoring

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → DeviceControl

Overview

The Tankerkoenig integration allows homeowners to monitor real-time fuel prices from nearby gas stations, providing valuable information to help them make informed decisions about refueling. This capability enhances convenience and potentially saves money by allowing users to find the best prices in their area.

Benefits

• Access to real-time fuel prices from local gas stations.
• Ability to set notifications for price changes or alerts when prices drop.
• Convenient integration with Home Assistant dashboards for easy access.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to integrate Tankerkoenig’s fuel price data into a smart home system, allowing users to track and compare prices effortlessly. The outcome is a more efficient refueling process and cost savings for the household.

Preconditions

• Home Assistant is installed and running.
• Tankerkoenig API access is configured within Home Assistant.
• Nearby gas stations are registered in the Tankerkoenig database.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: UniFi.
• Device installed and reachable: Unifi Networks.

Actors

• Homeowner checking fuel prices before a trip
• Family member planning for refueling
• Guest asking about local gas prices

Trigger

The capability is triggered by a scheduled time or manually by the user checking the dashboard.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[User Requests Fuel Prices] -->|check| B{Are Prices Available?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Display Price List]
    C --> D[User Chooses Station]
    B -->|No| E[Display Error Message]

Workflow Description

1. User Accesses Dashboard

The user navigates to their Home Assistant dashboard to check fuel prices.

2. Request Fuel Prices

The system sends a request to the Tankerkoenig API for the latest fuel prices.

3. Receive and Display Prices

The integration receives the price data and displays it in an organized format on the dashboard.

4. User Selects a Station

The user selects a gas station from the displayed list for more details.

5. Receive Notifications

The user can opt to receive notifications for price changes or alerts when prices drop at their preferred stations.

Postconditions

The user has access to the latest fuel prices and can make an informed decision about where to refuel.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with Google Maps for directions to the selected gas station.
• Add historical price tracking to identify trends over time.
• Implement voice control for hands-free inquiries about fuel prices.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)