Pump Up Your Savings: How to Slash Gas Prices with Walmart+ (and Not Look Like a Doofus at the Pump)
Let's face it, filling your gas tank these days feels like feeding a bottomless money pit with a fire hose. But fear not, weary traveler (by car, that is), because there is a beacon of hope in the stormy sea of gas station despair: Walmart+.
Yes, you read that right. Walmart+, the membership program that's like the Swiss Army Knife of saving money (seriously, it's got free grocery delivery, faster shipping, and even Paramount+!), also throws in some sweet gas discounts.
But How Does it Work, You Ask? Buckle Up, Buttercup, Because Here's the Lowdown:
There are two main ways to snag those sweet, sweet savings:
- Scan and Save: For participating Walmart and Murphy USA gas stations, it's as easy as using the Walmart app. Just whip out your phone (avoid the dramatic reveal, please, there are other people at the pump), open the app, and follow the instructions for "member prices on fuel." Then, a magical QR code will appear on your screen. Hold it up to the glorious glowing rectangle on the gas pump (technical term, obviously) and voila! Instant discount.
Pro Tip: Practice your QR code scan beforehand. Nobody wants to be that person holding up the line with a phone that looks like it just went five rounds with a toddler.
- Exxon and Mobil: They're on board too! Just use a special discount ID you can find in the app to redeem your savings.
Now, Before You Race Out and Gas Up Every Vehicle You Own (including that rusty lawnmower), Here's a Reality Check:
- The discount varies by location, but it's usually around 5 to 10 cents a gallon. Hey, every penny counts, especially when gas prices are doing the Macarena.
- Not all gas stations are created equal. Make sure you check the Walmart app to see which stations offer the discount before you get there and look like you're on a wild goose chase for cheap gas.
But Wait, There's More! (Because Savings Are Like Lays, You Can't Have Just One)
On top of gas station discounts, Walmart+ members also get special member pricing at Sam's Club fuel centers. So, if you're already a bulk-buying fiend, this is just another reason to high five yourself for your membership.
So, Is a Walmart+ Membership Worth It Just for Gas Savings?
Only you can answer that, my friend. But if you fill up your tank frequently and you're already a Walmart shopper (or just a Paramount+ enthusiast), then it could be a money-saving win. Just remember, the real savings come from not looking like a clown at the pump. Practice your QR code scan, and for the love of all things automotive, put your phone away while you're actually pumping gas. Safety first, friends, safety first.
