Can Fuel Gold be directly deducted from fuel payments?

[McKylie]

When using TuanYou for refueling for the first time, corresponding Fuel Gold will be rewarded based on the refueling proportion, and this Fuel Gold can be directly deducted during the next refueling. Here are the relevant details: First time: Although the amount of Fuel Gold rewarded for the first time is relatively large, it cannot be fully deducted during the next refueling. Multiple times: TuanYou Fuel Gold can indeed be deducted, but the larger discounts are only applicable to new users and the first few refuelings. The first few refuelings can often save dozens to a hundred yuan, but starting from the 4th refueling, there are basically no coupons rewarded. Moreover, the amount of Fuel Gold obtained is also very small.

[DePaige]

I recently used the fuel credit from a gas station app, and it can indeed directly offset the fuel cost. For example, when you top up 500 yuan, you get an extra 30 yuan in fuel credit, which the system automatically deducts at checkout—much more cost-effective than paying with cash. However, it's important to note that different gas stations have vastly different points policies. Sinopec requires manual redemption of e-coupons in the app, while Shell's points automatically accumulate in your membership account. Some fuel credits converted from credit card points have stricter restrictions, only allowing a lump-sum deduction at the end of the month, which can be inconvenient when you urgently need fuel. The best time to accumulate points is during gas station promotions—I always choose to fill up on Friday member days to earn 50% more points.

[LaBennett]

The fuel discount redemption process varies depending on the situation. After trying seven or eight different methods, I found the key difference lies in the redemption procedure. Convenience store gas station points automatically deduct 8 yuan when you spend 200 yuan, while chain brands require pre-redemption of e-coupons via their official accounts. Last week, I redeemed 100 yuan fuel discount with my Ping An credit card, only to discover I had to purchase 300 yuan worth of fuel to use the 50 yuan coupon – it ended up being wasteful since my tank couldn't hold that much. Here are three crucial factors to consider when applying for fuel cards: whether there are fuel grade restrictions (95-octane is often excluded), validity period (some expire in just 30 days), and usage limits (maximum 30% per transaction).

[JaxsonAnn]

Veteran drivers share tips on fuel savings. For regular driving, annual fuel costs can reach 20,000 yuan, but saving 2,000 yuan is easily achievable with smart fuel coupons. Having commuted 100 km daily, I've discovered tricks: Don't just rely on official channels for fuel coupons—for example, Amap navigation to gas stations offers extra 5-yuan vouchers, and the Tuanyou App provides 10% off coupons every Wednesday. Note that most diesel vehicles aren't eligible, and small gas stations often make excuses like "the machine is broken." The most reliable method is linking a fuel card for automatic deductions. Sinopec Plus members get 80 yuan bonus for every 1,000 yuan recharge on the 8th of each month, which can also be stacked with a 5% discount every Wednesday.