Military Gas Discounts and How to Save More at the Pump

Gas prices fluctuate, but one thing stays constant: you need to fill up regularly, and those costs add up. The good news is that if you serve, have served, or are part of a military family, you have access to fuel discount programs that most drivers never know exist. 

Gas discounts are part of an extensive list of military discounts available for those who continue to serve or have served this country. 

This guide breaks down: 

• Every military gas discount currently available
• Explains how each one works
• Covers broader savings programs open to everyone. 

Because servicemembers and veterans are also everyday drivers, saving money at the pump benefits you no matter how you got there.

Military-Specific Gas Discounts 

First, I want to highlight programs specifically designed for or verified through military service. You will need to prove your status to access them, typically through ID.me or a military ID.

Military Installation Fuel Stations

If you have access to a military installation, on-base fuel stations run by the military exchanges are usually your best option. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), Navy Exchange (NEX), Marine Corps Exchange (MCX), and Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) all operate fuel stations that price gas competitively against the local market.

AAFES surveys nearby off-base stations daily and sets its prices to match or beat the lowest prices in the area. You are not paying a premium just because you are buying on post.

If you pay with your Military Star Card at an AAFES pump, you get an additional 5 cents per gallon discount on top of the already competitive price. That is possible because the exchange does not pay the same processing fees as those for bank-issued credit and debit cards, and it passes those savings directly to you.

Example of Gas Discount

Say you drive a car with a 14-gallon tank and your spouse drives a pickup with a 20-gallon tank. You fill both vehicles on base with your Military Star Card twice a month. At 5 cents off per gallon, you save 70 cents per fill-up on the car and $1.00 on the truck. That is $1.70 in savings every time you make the rounds, or about $40 over a full year. Add in the fact that on-base prices are already matched to or below the local market, and you are stacking two advantages every single fill-up.

On-base fuel access is generally available to active duty service members, military retirees, 100% service-connected disabled veterans, and eligible dependents. If you are not sure whether you qualify, contact your nearest installation’s exchange office directly.

BP and Amoco Military Gas Discounts

BP and Amoco offer one of the strongest off-base military fuel discount programs available through their partnership with ID.me and BPme Rewards. 

When you verify your military status through ID.me and join BPme Rewards, you receive a 10-cent-per-gallon bonus called the ID.me Bonus. 

Note: That discount is automatically applied at the pump, up to 99 transactions, at participating BP and Amoco locations within 60 days of receiving the offer. 

On top of that, once you spend $100 on fuel at participating stations in a calendar month, you earn a 5-cent-per-gallon Everyday Reward that continues month to month.

That stacks to a maximum of 15 cents off per gallon, though the 10-cent ID.me Bonus only lasts for 60 days from the date of verification. The Everyday Reward continues as long as you maintain the monthly spending threshold.

Active duty servicemembers, veterans, and family members qualify for the program and its discount. To sign up, go to the ID.me storefront for BP and Amoco, verify your status, then connect your BPme Rewards account. The discount is applied through the BPme app when you pay at the pump.

Example of Gas Discount

I keep adding examples because I want you to see how much these benefits can help, especially in times when gas prices may be surging (summer hikes, travel season, natural disasters, international obstacles, etc.). 

Say you have a 17-gallon truck and your spouse drives a 14-gallon car. You are a verified member, but you fill up both vehicles whenever you stop. Over the 60-day bonus window, you fill up each vehicle three times. At 15 cents off per gallon, that is $2.55 saved on the truck and $2.10 saved on the sedan per fill-up. Across six total fill-ups between both vehicles, you save $13.95 during the bonus period alone. After that, the 5-cent Everyday Reward applies to both vehicles as long as you hit the $100 monthly fuel threshold, which is easy to do when you fuel two cars regularly. Over a full year at 5 cents off, two vehicles filling up twice a month adds up to roughly $37 in savings. Stack that with the bonus period, and you are looking at over $50 in your first year just from this one program.

7-Eleven Military Gas Discount Program

7-Eleven offers a verifiable military fuel discount year-round through its 7Rewards loyalty program and ID.me.

Once you verify your military status via ID.me and link it to your 7Rewards account, you save an additional 5 cents per gallon at participating 7-Eleven locations every time you fuel up. No expiration date, no monthly spending minimum, no hoops beyond the initial verification.

During Military Appreciation Month in May, 7-Eleven doubles that discount to 10 cents per gallon. Combined with the existing 5-cent everyday discount, verified members can save at least 15 cents per gallon for the entire month of May. While this doubled rate was confirmed for 2025, 7-Eleven has run the promotion in past years, and it is likely to continue.

Active duty servicemembers, retirees, veterans, and Guard or Reserve members qualify for this discount program.

To sign up, download the 7-Eleven app, create a 7Rewards account, and complete ID.me verification inside the app. Once verified, the discount is applied automatically when you pay at the pump through the app.

Example of Gas Discount

To see how that adds up, say you and your spouse both stop at 7-Eleven regularly and you fill up both vehicles through your verified account. Each vehicle has roughly a 15-gallon tank and you fill up each one twice a month. At 5 cents off per gallon year-round, you save $1.50 per fill-up per vehicle. That is $3.00 saved every month between both cars, or $36 over the course of a year. During Military Appreciation Month in May, that doubles to at least 15 cents off per gallon, saving you $4.50 per fill-up per vehicle. For one month with two vehicles, that alone adds up to $18 in savings on top of what you are already earning the rest of the year.

Non-Military Specific Gas Savings Programs Worth Knowing

You do not have to be a verified military member or veteran to use these programs, but that said, it doesn’t hurt to see if you can possibly stack these programs on top of whatever military-specific benefits you already use. Besides, military families are also everyday people, too, and these programs are available to anyone.

Phillips 66 Fuel Forward App Gas Discount

The Fuel Forward App from Phillips 66 gives new users 20 cents off per gallon on their first fill-up after downloading. After that, you save 5 cents per gallon on every fill-up when you pay through the app. The first-fill-up offer runs through June 30, 2026.

There is no membership fee, and verification is not required. Download the app, set up your mobile wallet, and the savings apply automatically at Phillips 66 stations. 

Impact on you: For a 17-gallon tank, that first fill-up saves you $3.40. The ongoing 5-cent discount adds up quickly if you use Phillips 66 stations regularly.

Love’s Travel Stops Gas Discount Program

Love’s Travel Stops offers 10 cents off per gallon on gasoline and up to 25 cents off per gallon on auto diesel through the Love’s Connect App. This is not a limited promotion. It is an ongoing discount available to all customers at Love’s locations across 40 states. Wisconsin and New Jersey are the only states currently excluded.

To use it, download the Love’s Connect App, set up an account, and scan your barcode or enter your phone number at the pump before fueling. The discount does not apply to commercial diesel, but it does apply to auto diesel, which is worth noting if you drive a diesel-powered truck or SUV for personal use.

For military families doing long drives, PCS moves, or road trips, Love’s locations along major interstates make this one of the more practical options on this list.

Chevron and Texaco Rewards

The Chevron Texaco Rewards program gives you 25 cents off per gallon on your next five fill-ups just for completing registration. After that, you earn points on fuel and select in-store purchases at participating Chevron and Texaco stations, which you can redeem for up to 50 cents off per gallon.

Sign up through the Chevron or Texaco app, or on the Chevron Texaco Rewards website. Once registered, use the app or enter your phone number at the pump or inside the store to earn and redeem. Use the station finder in either app to locate participating locations near you.

Impact on you: That sign-up bonus is worth paying attention to. If you have a 14-gallon sedan and your spouse drives a 20-gallon truck, and you fill up both vehicles during the five-visit bonus window, you save $3.50 per fill-up on the sedan and $5.00 on the truck. Across five fill-ups per vehicle, that is $42.50 in total savings just for completing registration. After the bonus period, keep earning points on both vehicles, and you can redeem up to 50 cents off per gallon going forward.

Walmart Plus Fuel Discount

If you already have a Walmart Plus membership, or if you use Walmart regularly enough that the membership pays for itself, the fuel discount is a meaningful add-on. Walmart Plus members save 10 cents per gallon at more than 13,000 stations nationwide, including Exxon, Mobil, Walmart fuel stations, Murphy USA, and Sam’s Club.

The discount is redeemed at the pump through the Walmart app. The process varies slightly by station type: Walmart Pay at Walmart and Sam’s Club locations, a 6-digit discount ID at Murphy stations, and a QR code scan at Exxon and Mobil. It is straightforward once you have done it once.

Note: the savings drop to 5 cents per gallon in Alabama.

Shell Fuel Rewards Discount Program

Shell’s Fuel Rewards program rewards regular customers with savings that grow as you climb membership tiers. Platinum Status members save at least 10 cents per gallon on every fill-up. You earn your way to Platinum by accumulating fuel savings through participating restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers connected to the program, as well as through in-store purchases and special member offers.

Sign up through the Shell App. The more you engage with the program’s earning partners, the faster your savings build.

AARP Membership Impact

For military retirees and veterans who are AARP members, there is an additional path worth knowing about. Linking your Fuel Rewards account to your AARP membership gives you Complimentary Gold Status, which means 5 cents off per gallon ongoing at participating Shell stations. New Fuel Rewards members who activate through AARP also receive a one-time 45-cent-per-gallon discount on their first fill-up up to 20 gallons. That activation offer runs through March 9, 2028.

Maximizing Military and Non-Military Gas Discounts Year-Round

Most military families do not use just one program. They use several, and the savings compound quickly when you are intentional about where you fill up and which card or app you use at the pump.

Here is a realistic scenario. You are an active duty servicemember living about 25 minutes from the installation. Your household has two vehicles: a 20-gallon pickup truck and a 14-gallon sedan. You and your spouse fill each vehicle roughly twice a month, for a combined 8 fill-ups per month between the two cars.

You have signed up for the following: 

• You verified your military status through ID.me, and enrolled in both the BP and Amoco BPme Rewards programs as well as the 7-Eleven 7Rewards discount 
• You also have a Costco membership, which you use for most household shopping anyway, and Costco fuel is consistently priced below the local average. 
• When you are near the installation, you fill up on base 
• You have a Military Star Card for the additional 5-cent-per-gallon discount.

Here is how a typical month shakes out. You fill up on base twice using the Military Star Card, once for each vehicle. Between a 20-gallon truck and a 14-gallon car, that saves you $1.70 per base trip. Two trips means $3.40 that month just from the Star Card alone, on top of the already competitive on-base price.

For the other fill-ups, you split between Costco and BP. Costco regularly runs 10 to 20 cents below the average local price. On a 20-gallon fill-up at 15 cents under market, you save $3.00 per visit. Over two Costco fill-ups a month, that is $6.00 in savings just from choosing the right station.

At BP, you are in the 60-day bonus window with the 15-cent ID.me discount still active. A fill-up on the 14-gallon sedan saves you $2.10. Two BP fill-ups that month save $4.20.

Add it up for the month: $3.40 from on-base fill-ups, $6.00 from Costco, and $4.20 from BP during the bonus period. That is $13.60 in a single month from being enrolled in the right programs and making slightly intentional choices about where you stop.

Over 12 months, even after the BP bonus period ends and that per-gallon rate drops to 5 cents, a household running this kind of stacked approach conservatively saves $100 to $150 per year. During Military Appreciation Month in May, when 7-Eleven bumps its discount to 15 cents per gallon combined, that number climbs higher.

The best part is that none of this requires going out of your way. The 25-minute drive to the installation is already in your routine. Costco is already part of your shopping habits. The ID.me verification took about five minutes. The savings are just the result of being enrolled and paying attention to where you stop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do gas stations offer military discounts on gas? Most national chains do not offer standing military discounts at the pump. However, on-base fuel stations through AAFES, NEX, MCX, and CGX consistently offer competitive prices plus additional discounts for Military Star Card users. Off base, BP, Amoco, and 7-Eleven all offer verified military fuel discounts through ID.me.

Who can use on-base gas stations? Active duty servicemembers, military retirees, 100% service-connected disabled veterans, and eligible dependents can generally use exchange fuel stations on military installations. Eligibility varies by branch. Most honorably discharged veterans who are not retirees or 100% disabled do not have on-base fuel access. Contact the exchange office at your nearest installation if you are not sure.

Does 7-Eleven offer a military gas discount? Yes. Verified members through ID.me and 7Rewards save 5 cents per gallon year-round at participating 7-Eleven locations. During Military Appreciation Month in May, that doubles to 10 cents per gallon, which stacks with the standard 5-cent app discount for a combined savings of at least 15 cents per gallon.

How do I verify my military status for fuel discounts? Most off-base military fuel discount programs use ID.me for verification. You create an ID.me account, verify your military or veteran status using your DD-214, military ID, or other qualifying documentation, and then link that verified account to whichever app or rewards program you are enrolling in.

Can veterans use on-base gas stations? It depends on your status. Military retirees and veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating generally have full exchange access, which includes on-base fuel stations. Most honorably discharged veterans who are not retirees or 100% disabled do not qualify for on-base access. Contact the exchange on your nearest installation to confirm your eligibility.Is gas cheaper on base? Usually yes. AAFES surveys local off-base stations daily and adjusts its price to match or beat the lowest price in the area. Using a Military Star Card at the pump adds at least another 5 cents per gallon in savings.