How does the profitability calculation work?

The tool calculates the cost of the extra fuel consumed during the round trip detour and compares it against the gross savings gained from the lower price per liter. If the savings exceed the consumption cost, the detour is profitable.

What inputs are required for `calculate_breakeven_volume`?

You need to provide the fuel price on your main route, the cheaper price at the detour station, the extra distance added by the detour, and your vehicle's fuel efficiency (km/L).

Can I use this to plan long road trips?

Yes, it is ideal for trip planning when you encounter cheaper fuel options off your primary path. It helps ensure that the time and fuel spent detouring actually result in monetary savings.

Detour Gas Savings Evaluator MCP Connector for Claude

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Determine if driving off-route for cheaper gas saves money.

3 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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The Detour Gas Savings Evaluator is a decision-support tool designed to help drivers decide if the lower fuel prices at an off-route station justify the extra driving distance. By analyzing variables like fuel price disparity, vehicle efficiency, and purchase volume, it calculates whether the detour results in a net financial gain or loss. Use evaluate_detour_profitability to check specific plans, calculate_breakeven_volume to find minimum purchase requirements, or assess_efficiency_sensitivity to understand how fuel economy impacts your decision.

fuel-savingsgas-pricesdriving-efficiencycost-analysistrip-planning

Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xeDqYP3NYPthJ2WuhHbDUcGZgxPH95zG0oU6dI3g/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http detour-gas-savings-evaluator https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xeDqYP3NYPthJ2WuhHbDUcGZgxPH95zG0oU6dI3g/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "detour-gas-savings-evaluator": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xeDqYP3NYPthJ2WuhHbDUcGZgxPH95zG0oU6dI3g/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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