Mum saves money on fuel by buying groceries – here’s how!
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Experts are saying that consumers should expect a steady rise in petrol prices in some parts of the country. Those residing in capital cities, such as Perth in particular, are feeling the worst of the pinch, with some petrol prices peaking at about $2 per litre, setting record highs.
That’s why it’s no wonder that people on Facebook came flocking when one mum shared her tip on how to save up to eight cents per litre when filling up her tank.
Australians are most likely to continue seeing petrol prices increase. Credit: Getty Images.
For every $30 spent shopping in-store, Woolies shoppers can receive a four cents per litre discount voucher, which is automatically saved on their Everyday Rewards card. And when the person purchases Woolworths fuel and spends $5 in store, they can receive an additional four cents off per litre.
The mum-of-four revealed that she used the promotions together for a total of eight cents slashed off per litre of her petrol.
“You can use it on anything worth $5,” she said, adding that it worked best for her to buy two 2L bottles of milk for her family. “I do it once a fortnight on payday.”
“Basically fill up with fuel at a Woolies petrol place, scan your rewards card and buy two bottles of two-litre milk,” Lauren said.
“The purchase gives you eight cents off fuel per litre which effectively gives you free milk!”
Surprisingly enough, many people haven’t caught up on the hack yet, and they were gobsmacked when they came across Lauren’s tip, thanking her for sharing it with the group.
One excited shopper recalled: “I was in there the other day and I saw someone buying milk and using her card. The sales assistant said: ‘Isn’t this a great idea?’ but I wasn’t sure what she meant. Now, I do!”
A second shopper added: “I must be living under a rock… I had no idea this was a thing!”
Some people who have been regularly using the hack shared that it works with Coles petrol stations too.
One person said they get up to 18 cents off in their fuel by combining their dockets every time they buy bread, milk, and toilet paper at Coles Express.
And since the items cost the same as they are in supermarkets, many people pointed out that they prefer shopping at petrol stations.
What a nifty trick! Sounds perfect for those small grocery runs, eh?