Money is tight right now and gas prices definitely are not helping. I’ve compiled a list of ways to save money on gas (and groceries) as a way to help you!
1. Get Paid to Buy Gas (and/or Groceries) with Upside
One of the easiest ways to save money on gas is by using the Upside app. Unlike traditional fuel rewards programs, Upside gives you real cash back on purchases you’re already making. I have been using Upside for exactly one year and I have earned $246.84! If you didn’t know, you can also use Upside at Market 32/Price Chopper for groceries! The percentage back varies by day and hour, but I typically earn anywhere from 2-9% back on groceries!
Why Use Upside?
Upside gives you cash back on:
⛽ Gas purchases
🍔 Restaurant purchases
🛒 Grocery purchases
The best part? You can often stack Upside with gas station loyalty programs, grocery fuel rewards, and wholesale club discounts to maximize your savings.
🎉 New User Bonus
Use our referral code 6G93A when signing up and you’ll receive:
✅ An extra 15¢ per gallon cash back on your first gas purchase
✅ An extra 10% cash back on one restaurant or grocery purchase
That’s on top of the regular cash back offers already available in the app.
2. Earn Fuel Discounts with Sunoco + Price Chopper / Market 32
Shop at your local Price Chopper or Market 32 and earn AdvantEdge points. For every 100 points earned, you can redeem them for 5¢ off per gallon (up to 20 gallons) at participating Sunoco locations.
Local Participating Locations
📍 1348 Central Ave, Albany, NY
📍 1465 Washington Ave, Albany, NY
📍 422 Madison Ave, Albany, NY
Bonus Savings
Download the Sunoco Go Rewards app to stack even more fuel discounts on top of your AdvantEdge rewards.
3. Join the Shell Fuel Rewards® Program
New members can receive 10¢ to 30¢ off per gallon during their first three fill-ups.
Local Availability
Multiple Shell stations throughout Albany and the Capital Region participate in the Fuel Rewards® program.
4. Use Speedway Rewards
Download the Speedway app and join Speedway Rewards to earn points on fuel and in-store purchases.
Members typically receive:
⛽ Around 7¢ off per gallon
🎁 Bonus reward offers throughout the year
Local Availability
Several Speedway locations throughout the Capital Region, including Schenectady, participate in the program.
5. Save at BJ’s Wholesale Club
BJ’s members often enjoy fuel prices lower than nearby competitors.
Even better, members can earn additional fuel savings by purchasing qualifying products inside the warehouse.
Local Location
📍 1440 Central Ave, Albany, NY (Colonie Plaza)
6. Save Every Day with Cumberland Farms SmartPay
Use the SmartPay app to receive:
⛽ 10¢ off every gallon, every day
🎁 Rewards on in-store purchases
Local Availability
Multiple Cumberland Farms locations throughout the Albany area participate in SmartPay.
Have we missed anything? Feel free to share!
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