Go Further On A Tank Of Gas! (Updated) - Part 2 by Jeff Burch

PART 1 - Tips 1 thru 4

5. Shop with grocers that use Fuelperks: Through Fuelperks you can earn 5¢ off per gallon of gas and up to 20 gallons for every $50 of food or goods you'd normally purchase through retailers. There's no cap on savings and you can earn a free tank of gas (3 month expiration date if not used). Furthermore, most retailers run extra promotions on select items that earn more fuelperks.

How it works:

A. Fill out an application and receive a loyalty card from one of these grocers in your area: Winn Dixie (FL, AL, LA, GA, MS), BI-LO (NC, SC, GA, TN), Martin's or Giant (MD, PA, VA, WV), Giant Eagle (OH, WV, MD, PA), Roundy's (WI, MN) or Rainbow Foods (MN)

B. Once you have your loyalty card, then go to www.fuelperks.com and register your loyalty card online.

C. Start shopping to save gasoline

• Gas saving tip 1: From the comfort of your home, earn points by purchasing goods through their website.
• Gas saving tip 2: Purchase gas gift cards from retailer(s), and at the same time earn points.
• For more information, visit: www.fuelperks.com

6. Save gas through your grocer:

A. KROGER: Gas discounts can be found through Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the country. States excluded from the program: AL, CA, LA, MO, OR, WA. The basics:

• Earn 1 point for every dollar you spend on groceries (before coupons).
• Earn 50 points for each prescription filled (excludes all government funded programs).
• Receive 100 points for every $50 spent in gift cards (doesn’t include Kroger store gift cards).
• For every 100 points redeemed at the pump, 10 cents per gallon is rewarded up to $1.00 per gal up to 35 gal per purchase.
• Fuel points must be used during the month (“all or nothing”). Customers cannot use partial points for separate fill-ups:

Example:
100 points =      10 cent discount
200 points =      20 cent discount
500 points =      50 cent discount
1,000 points =   $1.00 discount  

• Customers who use a Kroger 1-2-3 MasterCard can receive an additional 5¢ gas discount.
• If your local Kroger store has teamed up with Shell or other outside gas stations, then buy $50 gas gift cards at Kroger, so you earn rewards points and save even more on gas!
• Kroger pharmacies will match any local pharmacy's price for prescriptions, which means you get the best possible price on pharmaceuticals and earn points to save gas.
• For more information, visit: www.kroger.com/in_store/fuel/Pages/default.aspx

B. FOOD CITY: Receive gas discounts from Food City (KY, TN, VA) through their Fuel Bucks program. The basics:

• No limit on number of points you can redeem.
• Earn 1 point for each $1.00 purchased in grocery items.
• Receive 10 bonus points for every $10 of Food City brands purchased.
• Earn 50 bonus points with qualifying prescriptions.
• 150 points earns you 15¢ off per gallon on a single fill-up (Up to a maximum of 20 gallons per fill-up).
• Points earned in one month, will expire at the end of the following month.

Example:
Points earned in Dec 2011 will expire Jan 31, 2012.

• Earn 50 additional points for qualifying Pharmacy prescriptions. Applies to all new, transferred, or refilled prescriptions. Excludes federally funded prescriptions and $4 generic prescription plan.
• For more information, visit: www.foodcity.com/save/fuel-bucks

C. WALMART: Get a Walmart gift card and use it at participating gas stations and you'll save 10 cents per gallon, with no other restrictions or requirements. For more information, visit: www.walmart.com/cp/Gift-Cards/96894 (see "Important Deals and Limitations" near bottom of the page).

D. PUBLIX: Keep an eye out for gas saving promotions through Publix (AL, FL, SC, TN). This promotion was recently released:

"$10 Off the Purchase of One $50 Gas Card.  With a grocery purchase of $25 or more. Coupon required for each deal. Only one deal and coupon accepted for every $25 grocery purchase."

WOW! This means you get $10 in free gas, and even if the gas cards sell out, you can get a rain check and receive the offer when they replenish their stock. Furthermore, the rain checks don't expire. Publix run these type of promotions every couple of months, so stock up when you see them.

• If you live in area that has both Publix and a Fuelperks provider, buy gift cards to use at those stations. Save on the gift card and then save further on gas with your fuelperks!
  
  
• Final grocer gas saving tip: Since you can purchase gas up to 20-35 gallons through these gas saving programs, and the average gas tank only holds 16 gallons, then bring your other car or gas cans to the pump, so you won't waste the discount.

NOTE: If the grocers mentioned are not within a reasonable distance or in your state, then check around with your local grocer(s) for gas saving promotions or special discounts.

Example: Safeway: www.safeway.com/ifl/grocery/club-card

For more information, visit: www.publix.com

7. Club memberships and gas cards:

• Club memberships: Take the time to research club memberships, wholesale clubs, automobile clubs, and other organizations that offer gas discounts to members. Below, are just a few clubs to assist you in your research.

A. Costco ($50 to $100 membership): www.costco.com
B. Sam's Club ($40 to $100 membership): www.samsclub.com
C. AAA Club ($59-$159 membership): www.aaa.com
D. BJ's Wholesale ($50-$90 membership): www.bjs.com

• Pay with gas card: Think about getting a gasoline credit card that offers 5% to 10% rebate on every gas purchase.

 

Go Further On A Tank Of Gas! (Updated) by Jeff Burch will continue tomorrow on the Trans World Assurance Blog with PART 3 - Tips 8 thru 11 .