@firenwater29 wrote:
I often travel 50-60 miles to do shops if the pay is good. Hopefully, gas prices won't get too expensive (along with other stuff).
@SBP wrote:
Gas spiked to $8/gallon overnight in California after several months below $5 for the first time in years. Cheapest ethanol-based within 20 miles is on the high end of $6-7 now.
Reimbursement for gas station shops hasn’t changed, and many shoppers are reporting longer payout timeframes. 20-50 miles on freeways (double for back roads) is dangerous here and too far to bike.
Even with a good route of gas stations I wouldn’t be able to cover my costs of $20 and under assignments.
Just got off the phone with my favorite scheduler. They can only bonus based on the contract agreed upon before… things changed…after they’ve gone unclaimed long enough.
She suggested we communicate the concern now so there are enough shoppers involved to motivate bonuses sooner.
@87Supra wrote:
I saw 3.89 yesterday. Expecting to see over 4.00 maybe today. Now of course that is just pure greed and does not reflect what they could be selling at to still profit.
@viv0412 wrote:
Agree, but $3.87 is a long way from $8
@87Supra wrote:
I saw 3.89 yesterday. Expecting to see over 4.00 maybe today. Now of course that is just pure greed and does not reflect what they could be selling at to still profit.
@ShopperGirly wrote:
Interesting. Prices in my area (southwest) started going down yesterday.
@87Supra wrote:
None of the gas they are selling was made from oil that might be sold from the higher barrel prices.
Pure greed all the way around.
I think CA is usually about a 1.25-1.50 higher than Detroit for various reasons. 8.00 is just excessive greed, probably in an area with few people and stations, which is what I assume is happening.
It is, however, the epitome of the American Way,
@viv0412 wrote:
Agree, but $3.87 is a long way from $8
@87Supra wrote:
I saw 3.89 yesterday. Expecting to see over 4.00 maybe today. Now of course that is just pure greed and does not reflect what they could be selling at to still profit.
@ewalsh wrote:
In sunny California north of the Golden Gate we are past $6.00 per gallon.
@jp43209 wrote:
I recently started using the Upside app, and I haven't had any issues using my Kroger fuel points at Shell and getting the full discount from Upside. Upside also has Five Guys, so I have been claiming those before doing shops there.
I get most of my fuel points from bonus offers that Kroger sends my way. Most of them are for 200 extra fuel points on select gift cards. When filling up, I bring my containers and purchase 35 gallons. So, that's like $7 back in fuel on a gift card for something I was going to buy anyway. Plus while not much, the 1.5% cash back from my credit card does add up. It's even better with another card when they have grocery stores in the 5% cash back category for the quarter. Oh, and then I'll get some offers on top of that for 5% back (usually up to $4.50) on a single purchase at Kroger, so I'll buy gift cards then as well.
It sounds a bit complicated, but it doesn't take much effort once you get past those few clicks and then making sure you use the right card to pay for your order.