For those who spend a lot of time behind the wheel—delivery drivers, commuters, sales reps, or rideshare operators—fuel costs can quickly eat into your earnings. While you can’t control global oil prices or inflation, you can take strategic steps to minimize how much you pay per gallon.
From payment tools to daily driving habits, here are the most effective ways frequent drivers can fight back against rising fuel costs and keep more money in their pocket.
Join Fuel Rewards Programs for Automatic Savings
Most major gas station brands offer free rewards programs that provide discounts, points, or cents off per gallon. If you’re fueling up several times a week, even small savings per visit can add up fast.
Some of the most popular programs include:
These programs often include member-exclusive pricing and promotional offers that can be used with other savings strategies.
Use Cashback Gift Cards to Offset Rising Prices
If you’re already filling up regularly, one of the simplest ways to reduce costs is by earning cashback on your fuel purchases. With Fluz, you can buy digital gift cards for the exact amount you plan to spend at participating gas stations and receive instant cashback.
For example, you can earn cashback with a BP gift card or get rewards with a Chevron gift card right at the pump. Since the gift cards are digital and available on-demand, it doesn’t slow you down or require any advance planning.
Pairing Fluz gift cards with your loyalty program lets you stack multiple rewards for the same transaction.
Time Your Fill-Ups Wisely
According to GasBuddy, gas prices tend to be lower at the beginning of the week—especially on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Prices often rise ahead of weekends and holidays. If you fill up multiple times a week, even shifting your schedule slightly can help you catch better pricing cycles.
Track Fuel Expenses to Spot Savings Opportunities
Frequent drivers often overlook the long-term value of tracking fuel consumption. Apps like Fuelio and Drivvo can help you monitor MPG, spending trends, and service intervals. You’ll gain a better understanding of when your car is underperforming and when small changes—like tire inflation or air filter replacement—can improve fuel efficiency.
Plan Routes That Avoid Fuel-Wasting Conditions
Apps like Waze and Google Maps now integrate real-time traffic and route efficiency. If your daily route is filled with stop-and-go traffic or detours, switching to a smarter path could reduce idle time and fuel usage.
For delivery and logistics drivers, RoadWarrior offers optimized multi-stop routing to reduce total mileage and time on the road.
Reduce Load and Idle Time
Remove excess weight from your trunk, avoid aggressive acceleration, and minimize engine idling—especially during pickups or while waiting. These small tweaks in behavior can reduce fuel consumption by 10% or more over time, especially for high-mileage drivers.
