What Should You Record at Every Fill-Up?

Date, total, gallons, odometer, and station — five fields, one minute.

By Gas Tracker Editorial · Published 2026-02-08 · Updated 2026-03-01

Short answer

Record date/time, total paid, gallons, odometer (or trip miles), and station. Optional: payment method, fuel grade, receipt photo.

Why odometer matters

Without miles between fills, MPG stays blank or guesswork.

Partial fills

Mark partial tanks if your app supports it — MPG math usually wants full tanks.

Receipt as backup

A photo covers disputes and tax records. Scan it in the app instead of retyping.

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