Smart Ways to Save on Fuel in the UK

With fuel prices fluctuating, adopting savvy habits can lead to significant savings. Here's how you can reduce your petrol expenses:

1. Leverage Fuel Loyalty Programs

• Texaco Star Rewards
  Earn 1 point for every litre of fuel purchased at Texaco stations. Accumulate 500 points to redeem a £5 reward. 

  New users receive 200 bonus points upon downloading and registering on the Texaco app, with double points awarded on the first three fill-ups. 

• Shell Go+
  Benefit from personalised offers and discounts on fuel and in-store purchases. Membership provides rewards like money off fuel and exclusive deals.

  New users will receive £2.50 worth of points upon signing up.

• Sainsbury’s Nectar
  Earn 1 Nectar point per litre of fuel at Sainsbury’s and Esso petrol stations.

  Use your points on groceries, travel, and other rewards. Occasionally, bonus point offers are available via the Nectar app.

• Tesco Clubcard
  Earn Clubcard points at Tesco petrol stations—1 point for every £2 spent on fuel. At an Esso petrol station with a Tesco Express, you can collect 1 point for every £3 you spend on fuel.

  Points can be redeemed for money off groceries, or up to triple value with Clubcard Rewards partners. Using the Clubcard app may also unlock exclusive fuel promotions.

• Morrisons More
  Morrisons often provides points or instant discounts through their More Card and app. You will receive 5 points for every litre of fuel purchased.

2. Utilise Cashback Debit Cards

• iFAST Global Bank
  Offers 2% cashback on all debit card purchases up to £2,000 monthly. This includes fuel transactions, making it a valuable tool for everyday spending.

• Zilch
  Zilch offers 0.5% cashback on all purchases, with selected retailers offering up to 5% back.

Looking to make your money go further? By combining iFast with other tools like Zilch and Curve, savvy users are earning up to 2.5% cashback on nearly all their spending. Here’s a full guide to combining cashback debit cards.

3. Compare Fuel Prices

Use apps like PetrolPrices to find the cheapest fuel stations in your area. Supermarkets such as Tesco and Morrisons often offer lower prices compared to branded stations.