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The Simple Fuel-Saving Trick I Use Every Month

2 min readOct 2, 2026

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Fuel is a non-negotiable expense, and with prices creeping up, finding effortless ways to trim the bill matters.

Here is how I consistently cut my fuel costs every month using a simple card routine.

The Numbers: Power vs. Regular Petrol

I previously used premium fuel, but switching to regular alongside card perks made a measurable difference:

  • Shell Power Petrol: ~₹122/litre (saving ₹30 on ₹1,100 via the Shell app, plus card cashback).
  • Regular Petrol: ~₹111/litre.
  • Effective Price with OneCard: ~₹104/litre after ~6% cashback and a 1% fuel surcharge waiver (capped at ₹400/month).

What the Annual Savings Look Like

  • Monthly fuel spend: ~₹3,500
  • Annual fuel spend: ₹3,500 × 12 = ₹42,000
  • Annual cashback (at ~6%): ₹42,000 × 6% = ₹2,520

I save roughly ₹2,500 every year without doing anything extra, simply by using the right credit card.

How to Claim the Fuel Cashback

  1. Open the OneCard app and navigate to the Offers section.
  2. Find Fuel Offers: Look for category offers covering nearby…

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Firdosh Khan
Firdosh Khan

Written by Firdosh Khan

Lifelong learner, interested in reading and writing about finance, stock market, taxation etc.