Gas Station Apps
Save 5–25 cents per gallon.
Shell Fuel Rewards
- Free signup.
- $0.05/gal off automatically.
- Up to $0.30/gal with bonus offers.
- Pay through app at pump.
- Stay in car — no card insertion.
- AARP partnership for additional savings.
Exxon Mobil Rewards+
- $0.06/gal off using app.
- Earn points toward more discounts.
- Bonus point promotions.
- Pay through app — no swiping.
- Free signup.
- Largest gas station network.
Costco gas
- Member-only — usually 20–40 cents cheaper than regular.
- Top-tier gasoline quality.
- Lines can be long.
- Costco Anywhere Visa adds 4% back on gas.
- Combined with low prices = best deal.
- Worth membership alone for frequent drivers.
GasBuddy
- Shows all gas prices near you.
- Sort by cheapest.
- Free.
- Updated by user reports.
- Pay with GasBuddy card — extra 5–25 cents/gal off.
- Saves gas itself driving to better stations.
Senior pump safety
- Use locking gas cap — anti-theft.
- Keep card-skimmer detection app.
- Pay inside if uncomfortable at pump.
- Avoid pumps near dumpsters at night.
- Keep doors locked while pumping.
- Pump in well-lit areas.
Grocery store gas
- Kroger fuel points — biggest discount potential.
- Walmart+ — 10 cents/gal at Walmart, Murphy.
- Sam's Club gas — member only.
- Stack with credit card cashback.
- Compare with Costco for best deal.
- Save $5–$15 per fill-up.
GasBuddy + station app combo
Best strategy: use GasBuddy to find cheapest stations near you. Then use that station's app (Shell, Exxon) for additional rewards. If Costco is nearby and you're a member, often beats everything. Add Costco Anywhere Visa for additional 4% back. Many seniors save $200+ yearly through this stacking strategy.