Don’t get confused by the game; Buckeroos is the primary currency in Roadside Research. It is used to get upgrades, decorations for your Gas Stations, and get new ways to keep your Gas Station clean, fuel, inventory, and expansions for your alien-run gas station in Roadside Research.
Needless to say, Buckeroos fuel your store operations. There are multiple ways to earn Buckeroos and in this guide, we will go through all of them so you can earn Buckeroos fast.
How to Earn More Buckeroos in Roadside Research
Earn them by selling fuel (biggest source), store items, and optimizing prices/customer satisfaction. Unlike Alien Research Points (earned via photos, trash, probes), Buckeroos come from daily operations and scale massively with upgrades.
Fuel sales are your primary money makers as customers buy $90+ per fill-up. Start with 1 pump and expand to 4 via upgrades. I recommend raising your prices 20% to 30% initially while keeping an eye on satisfaction loss; adjust accordingly. Lower the price 10% to see if satisfaction improves. For store items, raise 20-30% via market price menu. For fuel, approach pumps > click price tags > adjust (start +20%). Do this early game and by late game keep gradually raising prices while monitoring satisfaction to earn more cash.
Satisfaction + prices = compounding money gains.
A major part of customer satisfaction is making sure you clean messes, get rid of stains, trash, and stench. Inventory management directly leads to more sales, helping you earn more Buckeroos. Make sure you stock shelves to avoid losing sales; happy customers buy more from your Gas Station.
While making upgrades, focus on fuel related upgrades first before moving to store efficiency. Here are some suggestions for Gas Station upgrades:
| Upgrade | Cost/Type | Benefit | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Expansion | Buckeroos | Adds pumps (up to 4) for more sales | #1 |
| Fuel Barrel | Buckeroos/Alien Points | On-site fuel storage | High |
| Fuel Racks | Buckeroos | Store cans near pumps; reduces trips | High |
| Item Racks | Buckeroos | Quick restock (place in back near delivery) | Medium |
| Hypnotic Image Projector / Price Propaganda Caster | Alien Points | Boosts spending; raises suspicion | Late-game |
