The post and giveaway below is sponsored by Shell Fuel Rewards with Kroger. All opinions expressed belong to me.
There is one line item that irks me each month in our budget: GAS. No matter what we do, we seem to spend a small fortune on it each month, despite having a very fuel-efficient car for our longer {kidless} trips and my husband’s commute.
But there is a few ways to save! This is how we roll:
1. GROUP ERRANDS. This can be tricky, but if you find yourself going across town for one thing, get all.the.things. you need on that same end of town.
2. USE CREDIT CARD REWARDS. With our credit card, there are months where we can easily accrue 5% cash back from getting gas. Pay close attention those months and don’t stray from the card that is giving you the most bang for your buck.
3. USE GAS REWARDS. Many stations have a rewards system — use it! It’s like free money in my mind 😉
Shell and Kroger are partners and a great example of how you can stretch your dollar. For every 100 points earned at Kroger, save 10¢ per gallon at participating Shell locations. {Maximum of 35 gallons of fuel per purchase.}
That 10¢ can add up to some BIG savings over time! And with gas prices not-too-shabby now and lots of reasons to grocery shop with the upcoming holidays, it’s a good time to save some green!
Here’s how Shell has partnered with Kroger
Use your Kroger Plus Card to earn points every time you shop at Kroger. Don’t have one? Just go to Kroger and fill out a simple application. It’s FREE and easy! You can earn 100 points for every $100 in eligible purchases.
Points earned in the current month are available for use through the end of the next month. For example, if you earn 300 points in a month, you save 10¢ per gallon on your next three visits, redeemable through the end of the following month. For more details, visit your local Kroger store or visit www.kroger.com/fuel .
How to redeem your INSTANT fuel savings at Shell {instant = awesome, right?!}
{Note: If paying inside, see cashier BEFORE inserting your Kroger Plus Card.}
1. BEFORE you insert your payment card, follow the screen prompts to initiate the Kroger fuel savings process.
2. Options to redeem points:
- Enter your alternate ID
- Or enter the number found on the back of your card or key fob
- Or insert your large Kroger Plus Card
3. Select form of payment and fuel grade.
4. Earn 10¢ per gallon up to 35 gallons of fuel per purchase.*
See www.kroger.com/fuel for local terms and conditions or visit your local Kroger store for program details.
GIVEAWAY
I am excited to give ONE lucky reader a $100 gas gift card, redeemable at Shell. Must be a U.S. resident, age 18 years older and up. Giveaway ends on Oct. 30, 2014 at midnight.
Good luck!
Charity says
We have the card at another local station that gives us discounts on gas.
Ashley says
Love your posts!
sara l says
We watch prices and choose stations that have the best prices.
carol robinson says
Always try to use fuel rewards, no matter what gas station it is.
Jessica m says
Watch prices, use Kroger points, and use our gas card that gives us money back each month.
Jennifer M says
Fuel rewards, conservative driving
Jenn Kasprzak says
I try to use all the kroger fuel bonuses like buying my gift cards there, I love their 4x the fuel points
Elle says
I compare gas prices locally and go to the cheapest location.,
Sherry W says
I use the GasBuddy app on my phone and compare the prices at home versus Ann Arbor where I work. I go to the cheapest!
Christine Stevens says
We use our Kroger rewards points all the time.
Mary H. says
I shop at places who offer gas discounts. 🙂
Mary Happymommy says
We use fuel rewards.
Kelly D says
I use apps to tell me where the best prices are, and discount cards.
ashley m says
Where I live we use a card and get .5 off after we get 20 gallons.
Shannon Price says
So nice of you to do the giveaways! Great Blog!
Janet W. says
I try to save at the pump by finding the cheapest priced gas and using rewards when I can.
Melissa M says
I drive 15 mins across state line where it is 15-20 cents cheaper.
Laura J says
I always watch for coupon for cents off when I can, but most of the time pay regular price.
steve weber says
Is save by using gift cards at the pump.
Dawn G says
I use fuel points when possible.
Anne says
i use my kroger points & try to get the cheapest gas!!!!
Jessica To says
I use my Kroger card and use those points to get discounted gas.
Eva says
I use Fuel Rewards and I have a fuel efficient car to drive to work
James Robert says
I use my rewards card at either Kroger or Shell and save by doing this
David says
I lay off the gas pedal to reduce my consumption. I try top do the fuel rewards at my Kroger affiliate, but I never buy enough groceries from there over the period to qualify.
Janice Cooper says
We definitely use our Kroger points at the pump. Love using that gas!
livivua says
grocery shopping and online shopping rewards
Nicole says
We try to save at the pump by checking other gas stations prices before we buy our gas, we also our signed up for this rewards program already.
Jackie @ freeismylife says
By not driving when it is not necessary and using programs like the Shell #FuelRewards network to save at the pump every time I gas up
shelly peterson says
I save by using fuel rewards program.
Elena says
I use fuel rewards program to save money on gas
iamalighthouse says
I don’t. 🙂 I just try to get good gas mileage!
Randi C. says
I use an app to find the lowest gas prices, and fuel rewards programs.
HS says
I use grocery store fuel rewards to save.
Tina M says
I use Kroger rewards or sams club.
Katie Bellamy says
I shop at Kroger! That’s how I try t save! 🙂
vickie says
We try to find the best prices in town and if we have Kroger rewards that is even better!
alaine says
By using gasbuddy.com to find the cheapest local price.
carol robinson says
Apps, and fuel rewards cards
Liz says
I use GasBuddy which tells me the cheapest gas prices around :).
tammigirl says
I use an app – gas buddy – to find the best prices, and fuelcaster to tell me which day is the best for prices.
Ellen says
I use Kroger fuel points to lower my gasoline prices whenever possible.
Norm says
We always try to use Kroger fuel points where possible in order to get the lowest gas price possible.
Leidy says
I like to pay with gift cards I win and use my reward card
LORI says
I try to use my Kroger points as much as possible to save money on gas.
Denise L says
I use a credit card that gives me cash back for gas purchases.
Wendy T says
I try to save with the rewards card and watching the gas prices.
Adriane says
I check gas buddy for the best prices near me.
D Schmidt says
I save at the pump by using loyalty discounts.
Kelly E says
I use my Kroger card to save!
Lacey Burd says
I love Rewards programs. Especially Kroger & Speedway!
Nicole LAke says
Shop at Kroger often for the fuel points plus whenever I need a giftcard I buy them at Kroger to earn even more points
Daniel M says
I always combine trips and look for lowest prices
Kristen says
We use Gas Buddy to find good rates.
janetfaye says
I compare which gas station has the best price.
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Tonya Dreese says
we get gas at walmart and buy the gift card that saves 3 cents a gallon.
Sara Grivas says
I use my Kroger points every month!
brenda says
Love to save money. .. .. Anyone could use it. Free is always a good thing
brenda says
Love to save money. .. .. Anyone could use it. Free is always a good thing…
Tim says
I go to a local station that honors the station’s credit card at cash prices, so I save the 10 cents/gallon while still using credit.
Sonya Morris says
I try to go the gas station with the lowest price.
Katie says
We try to fill up when the gas price drops, to get the most for our money.
Dede says
I usually fill up on Friday when there are bonus discounts at the pump. It’s so expensive to fill my van!
Linda F. says
I try and save by limiting my driving. I try and do all errands in the same direction at the same time so I don’t end up going back and forth unnecessarily.
e michelle says
i use my gorcery rewards! I also try to fill up when i can get a good deal.
wendy rozema says
I save by using my credit card and earning points!
christine j says
i love using rewards programs to save money
Kara says
I use the Gas Buddy app to make sure I choose the cheapest location- it’s usually Kroger or Costco where I’m at. 🙂
christina kunze says
Kroger fuel rewards is how i save on my gas!
Jenn says
I try to save my filling up when the price looks lower.
Maggie Smith says
Always pump in warmer parts of the day as gas can sludge and not pump as efficiently.
Jennifer Marie says
I try to fill up when gas prices are lower.
Kim Kihega says
I try filling up at the lowest prices and shopping around in the area.
Apri D. says
I look around at all gas stations to see who has the cheapest price. I use my Kroger card a lot!
katie b says
Use my credit card that offers rewards on fuel purchases
Christina O says
I use my Kroger card’s gas points.
Rusti says
I never seem to get enough Kroger points to get any fuel savings – but I’ve got both rewards cards in my purse 😉
Lindsey Rose says
I save at the pump by grouping errands together, try not to make unnecessary trips, and stay home!
Amanda Sakovitz says
I save by earning gas points from food shopping
ellen beck says
We have a local TV station that says who has the cheapest gas, and I also discounts for buying certain grocery items. It all adds up.
Thomas Murphy says
I use rewards programs to save on gas.
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
If I know where less-expensive gas is sold, that’s where I buy it. I also take advantage of the fuel rewards that I earn.
Christina H says
I usually go to the cheapest place- which is most often VG’s