Best gas station rewards

HyperMOA · #1 10-18-2021, 09:16 AM

Fas Gas has gotten rid of their liter log, sadly. Now where should I fill my work truck? Who has the best program? The truck is almost empty, I need to figure this out.

It truly is a sad day that I will never again purchase a scope, with my liter log money, and mount it to a rifle purchased with Canadian Tire money. Horrible, horrible day.

Big Grey Wolf · #2 10-18-2021, 09:45 AM

Low gas prices!

CaberTosser · #3 10-18-2021, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperMOA

Fas Gas has gotten rid of their liter log, sadly. Now where should I fill my work truck? Who has the best program? The truck is almost empty, I need to figure this out.

It truly is a sad day that I will never again purchase a scope, with my liter log money, and mount it to a rifle purchased with Canadian Tire money. Horrible, horrible day.

I split between filling at Calgary Co-op or Costco. There is only one Costco in Calgary that has diesel though, and it’s clear across town so when I go there, I bring jerry cans as their price is generally over a dime/L better. Then I still accumulate member rewards and my credit card rewards. I use a Crappy Tire MasterCard for it, for the same reason you mentioned, there’s only so many rewards programs that can go straight to firearms or tools. Then again most other credit card rewards can be redeemed for gift cards, I usually go for Cabela’s ones when redeeming. Use the GasBuddy app to see where the best prices are near you, and try to enter the prices when you fill up (admittedly, I only remember to do this about 1/3 of the time)

nd4spd · #4 10-18-2021, 09:59 AM

I use Co-OP cause of their payback. I use my mastercard that also gives points/money so its a double hit.
I don't think CO-OP actually pays out the right amount at the end of the year as I use roughly 200G a week of diesel and I know they have never paid me out for the amount I use..

if you have air miles - use Shell

Dean2 · #5 10-18-2021, 10:17 AM

For you guys that buy a lot of fuel, look at getting a cardlock/fleet card. Esso used to have the best deal and a rebate program based on usage. I don't burn much fuel anymore but I still carry a UFA one so I can get gas at midnight in small towns, but it also has the advantage of being cheaper by enough to make a big difference. When we were in Oyen end of Sept, local station was $1.45, UFA was 1.25.

When I lived in Calgary I used Co-op. The member price and rewards were the best deal I could find. When I lived there Co-op was as cheap as Costco because in the long run, no matter how good the reward program even the best one won't make up for a 10 cent a litre price difference unless the one paying the bill isn't your own company. Right now in Edm Costco is 129.9, next lowest is Co-op at 1.329, most others are 1.419 most other places are no lower

kingrat · #6 10-18-2021, 10:20 AM

Canadian tire, I also use their Mastercard for gas so 5c a liter back in ct money. Otherwise I believe its 3c a litre back in ct money. It adds up fast.

Big Grey Wolf · #7 10-18-2021, 10:21 AM

I find that gas & diesel is cheaper at regular Niton service stations than my UFA card in Edson , Whitecourt or Spruce Grove??

pikergolf · #8 10-18-2021, 10:24 AM

Costco, their gas down here is also ethanal free so a little better mileage.

Dean2 · #9 10-18-2021, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kingrat

Canadian tire, I also use their Mastercard for gas so 5c a liter back in ct money. Otherwise I believe its 3c a litre back in ct money. It adds up fast.

Is it different where you are? Here Costco is 129.9, CT is 141.9. The CT money doesn't come close to covering just the cash difference.

Piker

The #1 fuel at Costco is ethanol free here too, don't know about regular. Will have to look at the pump next time I gas up.

BGW

Gas at Costco is cheaper than the local UFA, by quite a bit, so for the big city makes sense to use Costco. Your Niton place must have some real good prices cause in small towns I did not find what you are seeing. I know in Northern Alberta UFA is usually at lest 10 cents a litre cheaper than most of the small town stations, unless you are in GP.

carlson · #10 10-18-2021, 10:39 AM

get yourself a CT mastercard and fill up at canadian tire gas stations. 5cents a litre back plus lots of other offers when shopping at CT. not hard to collect $50 bucks a week shopping for daily necessitates

Dewey Cox · #11 10-18-2021, 11:19 AM

Back when someone else was buying the gas, I'd use petrocan's petro points.
I would get mittful of lottery scratchers twice a year, and enough air fresheners to keep all my vehicles smelling like chemicals all year long.

bat119 · #12 10-18-2021, 11:33 AM

I use my PC mastercard at Mobile for 7 cents a liter, get 5 at Esso

Ken07AOVette · #13 10-18-2021, 11:34 AM

I get about $.13c/L off at UFA with my card. Plus, 4% back on Visa.

I am not a bulk buyer, just have had the card a long time.

There are UFA's everywhere, pretty hard to beat that deal.

bat119 · #14 10-18-2021, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette

I get about $.13c/L off at UFA with my card. Plus, 4% back on Visa.

I am not a bulk buyer, just have had the card a long time.

There are UFA's everywhere, pretty hard to beat that deal.

I can't wait till Costco opens in Lloyd I heard it's being built after the truck bypass is finished

pikergolf · #15 10-18-2021, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean2

Is it different where you are? Here Costco is 129.9, CT is 141.9. The CT money doesn't come close to covering just the cash difference.

Piker

The #1 fuel at Costco is ethanol free here too, don't know about regular. Will have to look at the pump next time I gas up.

BGW

Gas at Costco is cheaper than the local UFA, by quite a bit, so for the big city makes sense to use Costco. Your Niton place must have some real good prices cause in small towns I did not find what you are seeing. I know in Northern Alberta UFA is usually at lest 10 cents a litre cheaper than most of the small town stations, unless you are in GP.

Our Costco regular is no ethanol. Might change as I heard somewhere ethanol will be legislated in.

kingrat · #16 10-18-2021, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean2

Is it different where you are? Here Costco is 129.9, CT is 141.9. The CT money doesn't come close to covering just the cash difference.

Piker

The #1 fuel at Costco is ethanol free here too, don't know about regular. Will have to look at the pump next time I gas up.

BGW

Gas at Costco is cheaper than the local UFA, by quite a bit, so for the big city makes sense to use Costco. Your Niton place must have some real good prices cause in small towns I did not find what you are seeing. I know in Northern Alberta UFA is usually at lest 10 cents a litre cheaper than most of the small town stations, unless you are in GP.

Ya closest Costco is an hour away.

Sundancefisher · #17 10-18-2021, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette

I get about $.13c/L off at UFA with my card. Plus, 4% back on Visa.

I am not a bulk buyer, just have had the card a long time.

There are UFA's everywhere, pretty hard to beat that deal.

Can anyone get a UFA card? I almost got stuck needing a fill up and only a UFA in town. Luckily a couple nice older chaps put $20 in my tank and I gave them cash.

trapperdodge · #18 10-18-2021, 12:51 PM

Get a Husky card and then pay for your gas with your CT Mastercard. You double dip. Husky gives you their points. Your CT card accumulates at the regular rate. Win win

Ken07AOVette · #19 10-18-2021, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundancefisher

Can anyone get a UFA card? I almost got stuck needing a fill up and only a UFA in town. Luckily a couple nice older chaps put $20 in my tank and I gave them cash.

YES

membership is $5

You get dividends, when you retire/move whatever, like co-op

I have 4 cards on the go, family all uses them.

HyperMOA · #20 10-18-2021, 01:05 PM

My work truck averages about 250 liters per fill. At Fas Gas that was $7.50 in my pocket.

I need to use a fleet card so I can't double dip my CT credit card.

Petro Can will give me $2.50 for the same fill.

Husky isn't exactly clear but I'd say $1.35 for the same fill as Fas Gas.

I hate airmiles but may have to settle for that. Its 95 airmiles for $10. At 12 miles per 250 liter fill, thats $1.25 per fill. Screw it, airmiles is out.

Esso is changing to PC points. 10 points per liter but I must be a member to see what the points can turn into.

Man I miss Fas Gas so much already.

nimrod · #21 10-18-2021, 01:45 PM

Why has nobody mentioned PC points, most super stores has a fill up station, I like my PC points for any groceries I want.

tallieho · #22 10-18-2021, 02:02 PM

Gasbuddy app Has saved me a lot of cash.Especially travelling btwn provinces.Coop sucks,they send your earned rewards in to CRA.Then you get dbl,triple taxed,on the fuel

zero_eight · #23 10-18-2021, 03:50 PM

Co-op, you get a cheque once a year plus the profits stay in western canada if that part is important to you

bat119 · #24 10-18-2021, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nimrod

Why has nobody mentioned PC points, most super stores has a fill up station, I like my PC points for any groceries I want.

7 cents liter with the PC mastercard at SS any Esso 5 cents pays the December grocery bill when I worked in the patch I would have over a $1000 some years

Ebrand · #25 10-18-2021, 04:40 PM

Do you scan your card at the pump?

How does this work?

Superstore and Esso?

The new Fas Gas thing is not going to do me any good.

waldedw · #26 10-18-2021, 04:50 PM

I fuel up at superstore ( mobile ) don't have the PC Mastercard so I only get 3.5 cents and also get it at Esso it's nice to get free groceries with your points, they do add up.

bat119 · #27 10-18-2021, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebrand

Do you scan your card at the pump?

How does this work?

Superstore and Esso?

The new Fas Gas thing is not going to do me any good.

With PC mastercard you just tap up to $100 at Esso or mobile you also get points at Marks, Shoppers and Sportchek

ssyd · #28 10-18-2021, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean2

For you guys that buy a lot of fuel, look at getting a cardlock/fleet card. Esso used to have the best deal and a rebate program based on usage. I don't burn much fuel anymore but I still carry a UFA one so I can get gas at midnight in small towns, but it also has the advantage of being cheaper by enough to make a big difference. When we were in Oyen end of Sept, local station was $1.45, UFA was 1.25.

When I lived in Calgary I used Co-op. The member price and rewards were the best deal I could find. When I lived there Co-op was as cheap as Costco because in the long run, no matter how good the reward program even the best one won't make up for a 10 cent a litre price difference unless the one paying the bill isn't your own company. Right now in Edm Costco is 129.9, next lowest is Co-op at 1.329, most others are 1.419 most other places are no lower

We've been telling our drivers to stop using their PetroPass cards and fill up at Co-Op as there is a $0.30/L difference.

Dean2 · #29 10-18-2021, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ssyd

We've been telling our drivers to stop using their PetroPass cards and fill up at Co-Op as there is a $0.30/L difference.

Jesus. At 30 cents a liter difference I would fire anyone that filled at Petro canada to get a few bucks of reward dollars for themselves. Even when the company paid my gas I looked for the best deal I could find and if there was a benefit like aeroplan miles or cash I could collect then that was a bonus. I would have NEVER screwed the company I worked for to put money in my pocket. Would have switched companies long before that!