Save Money on Gas with Walmart Plus
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If you are looking to save money on gas, then you have several options available.
One of the best ways to find discount gas is to have a Walmart Plus membership.
We've reviewed the gas discount benefits related to the Walmart Plus program, and we'll go over if it's worth signing up for.
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What Is Walmart Plus?
Walmart Plus is a paid subscription service for purchasing a number of products that Walmart carries online and in stores. That included everything from groceries to electronics, clothing, and home items.
Simply speaking, if you can find it at Walmart or Walmart.com, then you will be able to purchase the item and have it delivered or held for you.
Additionally, there are some discount and shipping benefits associated with having a Walmart Plus plan.
What Are the Benefits of Walmart Plus?
There are a number of benefits that come with a Walmart Plus plan. Here is a look at what each plan includes:
Free shipping with no minimum - You can order anything from Walmart.com and have it shipped to your home with no order minimum.- Free delivery from your store - If there is an item available at your Walmart home store location, then you can have it shipped without a fee.
- Member prices on fuel - You can save up to 10 cents per gallon at over 14,000 participating fuel stations.
- Mobile scan and go - You can check out on your phone. This allows you to skip the checkout line.
How Much Can I Save on Gas With Walmart Plus?
With the Walmart Plus plan, you can save up to 10 cents per gallon at 14,000 participating fuel stations.
For instance, if the price of regular fuel is $4.00 at a participating fuel station, then you can pay as low as $3.90 per gallon.
How Do I Get Fuel Discounts With Walmart Plus?
You can use the following steps in order to get your fuel discount with Walmart Plus.
Find your nearest participating fuel station that is on the Walmart Plus plan.- Sign into your Walmart account in the Walmart app. Select "Get started" under "Member prices on fuel."
- A six-digit discount ID will appear
- Select your grade & begin fueling.
Where Can I Get Discount Gas Prices?
Overall, there are 14,000 participating fuel stations across 48 states. You can find a participating fuel station by using this locator finder on the Walmart.com site.
1). Exxon & Mobile
You can get a discount at any Exxon or Mobile fuel station.
2). Walmart Fuel Stations
There are some Walmart locations that have their own fuel stations. All of these stations are participating in the Walmart Plus plan.
3). Murphy USA & Murphy Express Stations
You can also get a fuel discount at all Murphy USA and Murphy Express stations.
3). Sam’s Club Fuel Centers
All Sam’s Club fuel centers offer the Walmart Plus fuel discount.
Is Walmart Plus Worth it for Cheaper Gas?
Since you will be able to save up to 10 cents per gallon, you should be able to gain some savings using the plan. Currently, the Walmart Plus plan is $12.95 per month or $98 per year if you are paying annually.
Now, if you purchase 10 gallons of gas per week, then you can potentially save $4.00 per month with the plan.
If you make at least two online purchases or two delivery purchases per month from Walmart, then the Walmart Plus plan will pay for itself.
Also, check out our breakdown of Costco’s program for discounted gas.
