How does the MCP decide if ethanol is cheaper?

It uses a 70% price threshold rule to determine if ethanol offers better value than gasoline.

What information do I need to provide for a cost estimate?

You need to provide the trip distance, the current fuel price, and the vehicle's fuel efficiency.

Can I get a full breakdown of both fuel options at once?

Yes, the get_trip_summary capability provides a complete overview of costs and recommendations for both options.

Which AI clients can use this MCP?

You can use this with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.

Do I need to host this myself?

No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP so it is ready to use immediately after connection.

How is the fuel recommendation calculated?

The system recommends ethanol if its price per liter is less than 70% of the gasoline price.

What inputs are required for trip cost calculation?

You need to provide the total distance in kilometers, the vehicle's fuel efficiency (km/l), and the price per liter.

Can I use this for different types of vehicles?

Yes, as long as you know the fuel efficiency (km/l) for your specific vehicle.

How do I calculate the total cost of my trip?

You can use the calculate_trip_fuel_requirements capability by providing the trip distance, your vehicle's consumption rate, and the current fuel price.

Can I compare two different cars?

Yes, the compare_vehicle_efficiency capability allows you to compare the cost of the same trip between two vehicles to find the most economical choice.

How far can I drive with $50?

Use the estimate_budget_for_distance capability. Input your $50 budget, the fuel price, and your vehicle's consumption rate to find the reachable distance.

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Connect Fuel Cost Calculator to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get precise trip expenses and fuel comparisons instantly.

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01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Fuel Cost Calculator.

01
Calculate trip fuel requirements
Determines the total fuel volume needed and the resulting cost for a single journey
02
Compare vehicle efficiency
Compares the cost of the same trip between two different vehicles to identify the most economical option
03
Estimate budget for distance
Helps a user understand how much fuel they can afford or how far they can go given a specific budget
04
Validate fuel price threshold
Checks if a trip is financially viable within a predefined cost limit

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What teams actually run

Long Distance Planning

Calculate the exact budget needed for a cross-country drive.

Fuel Type Selection

Decide if ethanol is worth the price difference at the pump.

Budgeting for Deliveries

Estimate fuel overhead for specific routes.

Vehicle Efficiency Testing

Compare how different fuel costs impact your total travel spend.

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Put Fuel Cost Calculator to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

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Fuel Cost Calculator works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

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You don't need a client to put Fuel Cost Calculator to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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Fuel Cost Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

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Fastest day: 619ms
Slowest day: 997ms
14-day trend: Slowing+16%

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Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

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The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Fuel Cost Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Fuel Cost Calculator. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

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You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hHJyi7O0mJIhZNEiHRTRH0SxGOmRKRrLo0CSWpff/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Fuel Cost Calculator capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fuel-cost-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hHJyi7O0mJIhZNEiHRTRH0SxGOmRKRrLo0CSWpff/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Fuel Cost Calculator in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Fuel Cost Calculator owners hand off.

This is for anyone who needs to factor fuel expenses into travel or logistics planning.

01
Logistics Coordinators
They hand off distance and fuel price data to the AI to get quick cost estimates.
02
Road Trippers
They use the capability to decide between fuel types to save money on long hauls.
03
Fleet Managers
They use the comparison logic to evaluate fuel economy across different vehicle types.

FAQ

Questions Fuel Cost Calculator owners ask.

01
How does the MCP decide if ethanol is cheaper?
It uses a 70% price threshold rule to determine if ethanol offers better value than gasoline.
02
What information do I need to provide for a cost estimate?
You need to provide the trip distance, the current fuel price, and the vehicle's fuel efficiency.
03
Can I get a full breakdown of both fuel options at once?
Yes, the get_trip_summary capability provides a complete overview of costs and recommendations for both options.
04
Which AI clients can use this MCP?
You can use this with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.
05
Do I need to host this myself?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP so it is ready to use immediately after connection.
06
How is the fuel recommendation calculated?
The system recommends ethanol if its price per liter is less than 70% of the gasoline price.
07
What inputs are required for trip cost calculation?
You need to provide the total distance in kilometers, the vehicle's fuel efficiency (km/l), and the price per liter.
08
Can I use this for different types of vehicles?
Yes, as long as you know the fuel efficiency (km/l) for your specific vehicle.
09
How do I calculate the total cost of my trip?
You can use the calculate_trip_fuel_requirements capability by providing the trip distance, your vehicle's consumption rate, and the current fuel price.
10
Can I compare two different cars?
Yes, the compare_vehicle_efficiency capability allows you to compare the cost of the same trip between two vehicles to find the most economical choice.
11
How far can I drive with $50?
Use the estimate_budget_for_distance capability. Input your $50 budget, the fuel price, and your vehicle's consumption rate to find the reachable distance.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Calculate trip fuel requirements

Compare vehicle efficiency

Estimate budget for distance

Validate fuel price threshold

What teams actually run

Long Distance Planning

Fuel Type Selection

Budgeting for Deliveries

Vehicle Efficiency Testing

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

Fuel Cost Calculator Connector

Claude Desktop

Logistics Coordinators

Road Trippers

Fleet Managers

How does the MCP decide if ethanol is cheaper?

What information do I need to provide for a cost estimate?

Can I get a full breakdown of both fuel options at once?

Which AI clients can use this MCP?

Do I need to host this myself?

How is the fuel recommendation calculated?

What inputs are required for trip cost calculation?

Can I use this for different types of vehicles?

How do I calculate the total cost of my trip?

Can I compare two different cars?

How far can I drive with $50?

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