The cost of petrol remains tough on Aussies’ pockets and it doesn’t look to be changing any time soon. A Canstar Blue survey conducted in May 2024 found the cost of fuel was a major strain on the finances of 45% of motorists, although 35% also said they filled up at the same station regardless of price. One of the easiest ways to potentially save some cash when filling up is through a fuel loyalty program. So what loyalty programs do petrol stations offer and which one has the best savings and rewards? Find out in this Canstar Blue guide.
Supermarket fuel rewards cards
Supermarket rewards programs that are linked with fuel discounts are probably the most popular and well-known fuel loyalty programs, with Coles and Woolworths dominating the landscape in Australia when it comes to tie-ups with service stations – and even owning or running their own servos.
Coles fuel discounts
Coles has a partnership with Shell that offers 4c off per litre or eight Flybuys points per litre of fuel when you spend $30 or more online or instore at a Coles supermarket. All you have to do is present your Flybuys card at the time of purchasing from Coles, and again at the register at a Shell petrol station. You could further this discount by spending $20 at a Shell Coles Express or Reddy Express to get another 10c off per litre.
Woolworths fuel discounts
In partnership with Ampol, Woolworths has a similar deal to Coles, under which you can save 4c per litre if you spend over $30 on your groceries at Woolworths or Woolworths Metro. Just make sure you have your receipt or Everyday Rewards card when you head into the servo to pay. You can save an additional 4c per litre, so 8c per litre in total, by spending $5 or more at a participating EG Ampol petrol convenience store. With the Everyday Rewards program, you also can earn one point per dollar spent at participating service stations and redeem points to get a discount on your fuel.
If you’re an RACV member, you can combine your 5c per litre member discount with Woolies’ and EG Ampol’s deals for a saving of up to 13c per litre. Make sure to scan your RACV Member card at the checkout to receive the full discount. NRMA has a similar offer, providing members with 5c off per litre of premium fuels, and 3c off per litre on regular fuel. You just need to have the NRMA app and scan your Ampol discount card when you head in store to pay.
Costco fuel discounts
Costco is a big-box supermarket specialising in bulk-buy discounts that also sells fuel at prices that are typically cheaper than competitors by a couple of cents per litre. The catch is that you need to pay for your petrol at the pump by pre-authorising payment. You also must be a member of Costco, which costs around $65 a year.
Mobil 7-Eleven fuel discounts
7-Eleven has a ‘fuel price lock’ function on its My 7-Eleven app, where you can scan for the cheapest fuel at a 7-Eleven in your area and lock-in that price for seven days. 7-Eleven says that the difference between the highest and lowest prices can be as much as 25c per litre, which is the maximum discount it permits you to receive. You can time a price lock for when the fuel cycle is at its cheapest point to save next time you fill up. In addition to the price lock feature, can earn two points per litre on premium fuel, one point per litre on regular fuel and two points per $1 spent instore. 7-Eleven also offers ways to collect Velocity Points on fuel and instore purchases.
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Service station rewards programs
If you’re looking for further discounts, some service stations offer rewards programs that go beyond discounts at the bowser. Check out what’s on offer below.
Puma Energy fuel discounts
Puma, having been acquired by Chevron in 2020, has rebranded many of its service stations to Caltex. At the service stations still branded as Puma, though, there’s the chance to save 4c per litre if you are a member of either RAC in Western Australia or RACQ in Queensland.
BP fuel discounts
BP partners with Aussie airline Qantas to offer customers up to two Qantas Frequent Flyer points per litre of fuel purchased, and an additional point per dollar for instore items purchased, if you have a BP Rewards card and Qantas Frequent Flyer account. Alternatively, you can choose to earn two BP Points instead of three and get a $5 voucher for every 500 BP Points earned. Plus, you can use your Qantas Frequent Flyer points to make instore purchases at BP servos and still get points for the transaction.
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Third-party fuel rewards programs
If none of the above sound like good options for you, going for a smaller rewards program may be worth exploring.
EasyFuel
EasyFuel offers a discount on fuel with a difference. With this program, you can accumulate a discount of 20c per litre or more on a 50L tank of fuel. You do this by shopping at participating stores to accumulate fuel discounts based on your purchases. The list of places where you can earn points through purchasing is limited to Adelaide, Melbourne and surrounds and most are independent, family-owned businesses. It’s not just fuel either; anything from supermarkets to automotive services to accommodation is covered. Watch out for that expiry date though, because EasyFuel discounts only last for 60 days.
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