Is gasoline expensive? Discover ways to save

In some city-states, the price of a liter of gasoline has already exceeded R$ 7,00. just this year, price of fuel rose by more than 30%

In some cities in the country the price of a liter of gasoline has already exceeded 7 riel. According to National Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA), the prices of gasoline rose by more than 30% only this year, and those of diesel, 28%.

But even those who need a car to work and cannot give it up, find a solution that reduces the consequences of this increase. "In this case, it is up to the consumer to find alternatives so that the damage to the pocket is not so significant", explains Alberto André, co-founder and CEO of plusdin, fintech of financial services indicators.

The contractor offers alternatives to save the restock:

Fuel discount credit card

There are credit cards that offer a discount and cash back on the purchase of fuel.

For example, the shell card offers 4% de fuel discount and consumer goods at Select stores in shell stations.

O Ipiranga card offers 5% de fuel discount to supply there.

In partnership with Bank of Brazil: Petrobras Card offers discounts in the acquisition of fuel and allows you to collect cashback on purchases made in network posts.

Before opting for this method, Ione Amorim, a lawyer at the Consumer Protection Institute, had reservations.

It emphasizes that the advantage of choosing a fuel discount card It is an immediate attraction that this article can serve for those who use the car very often and have significant expenses. “Right now, avoiding large expenses can make a difference. However, as the government increases the value of the fuel, the allowance does not cover all readjustments. Consequently, the result is partial and constrained by this situation. “.

She emphasizes that the valuation of the annuity as important.

Indeed, the discount to be granted may be rewarded in the annuity. “It is also important to note that, despite some discount de price, its propensity to fuel consumption is not increased by discount.. "

Station loyalty programs

large networks of gas station also try to retain their customers by giving discounts through their own loyalty programs. The registration of participants on the platform guarantees the accumulation of points when completed. This can be canceled with a discount on future purchases.

Among the programs is Petrobras Premium. With each delivery or any type of purchase made in participating stations of the network, consumers accumulate points that can be applied for profit.

Viajar Km is the points program of the Ipiranga stations. The customer receives an amount of “Km”, in accordance with the price of purchase. Points can be exchanged for goods and services between partners and within the network.

Ale Network also has its own loyalty program. THE Ale Fuel partners with Dotz to offer online shopping benefits at gas station.

discount apps

There are already apps that allow you to get discounts in the value of fuel. Just register your credit card to win a coupon discount in the first set and increase your chances of cashback (refund on purchase).

An example is the ShellBox application associated with your PayPal or Mercado Pago account, which can be used in any service station of your network.