These Are the Best Credit Cards for Saving on Groceries and Gas

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High inflation continues to dog us on what now feels like every purchase.

Two of the most painful areas — because we spend money on them almost constantly — are car fuel and people fuel.

If you could save more money (or get more back) on gas and groceries, how much of a difference would it make in your budget?

Check out these great card offers and see if you can effortlessly squeeze more out of your spending.

Blue Cash Preferred from American Express

Why we like it: For a low annual fee, the Blue Cash from American Express Card offers an easily attainable introductory offer worth $350, plus as much as $360 back on groceries each year. And that’s before you start racking up rewards from your travel, entertainment and every thing else.

What to know:

• Earn a $350 statement credit when you make $3,000 in purchases during your first six months.
• Earn 6% back on up to $6,000 spent at U.S. supermarkets each year.
• Earn 6% back on select streaming subscriptions.
• Earn 3% back on transit purchases and gas.
• Earn 1% back on other purchases.
• $95 annual fee. (See rates and fees)

Note: This card has a 2.7% foreign transaction fee (after converting to U.S. dollars).

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Why we like it: Like its cousin the Chase Sapphire Reserve, this card offers great bang for your buck on travel rewards and currently has a compelling introductory offer: Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months, worth $750 toward travel. Combined with all the other high reward points opportunities, this card more than pays for itself.

What to know:

• Get 60,000 bonus Ultimate Rewards points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. 60,000 bonus points are worth $750 toward travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards.
• Get a $50 annual Ultimate Rewards Hotel Credit.
• Get a 10% anniversary points boost each year.
• Earn 5 points per $1 spent on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards.
• Earn 3 points per $1 spent on dining.
• Earn 2 points per $1 spent on other travel.
• Earn 1 point per $1 spent on everything else.
• Get trip cancellation insurance if your trip is canceled due to sickness or severe weather conditions.
• Get complimentary DashPass for a year or more for $0 delivery fees on DoorDash.
• No foreign transaction fees.
• $95 annual fee.

Citi Double Cash

Why we like it: We’ve called this “The Best Cash-Back Credit Card for Everyday Use” since it earns 1% cash back on every purchase, then earns another 1% cash back when you pay for those purchases. If you want the peace of mind that you’re earning good cash-back rewards on everything, with no gimmicks or expiration dates, this is your card.

Plus, for a limited time, you can earn points worth $200 in cash back when you make $1,500 in purchases in your first six months as a cardmember.

What to know:

• $200 cash back when you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first six months from account opening.
• Get a total of 2% cash back on every purchase.
• No limits or caps on cash back.
• No confusing categories; everything earns cash back.
• No annual fee.

Note: This card offers 18 months of 0% introductory APR on balance transfers.

Chase Freedom Unlimited

Why we like it: With no annual fee to worry about, the Chase Freedom Unlimited card is a top-tier choice for grocery or general cash-back rewards, offering at least 1.5% cash back on every purchase and more in certain categories. You also earn an extra 1.5% cash back on every purchase on up to $20,000 spent in the first year. For example, that extra 1.5% would boost the 5% cash back normally available for travel up to 6.5%.

What to know:

• 5% cash back on travel-related purchases through Chase.
• 3% cash back on dining at restaurants and on drugstore purchases.
• 1.5% cash back on every other purchase.
• No expiration on cash-back rewards.
• 0% introductory APR on purchases for 15 months, then a variable rate of 17.24% to 25.99%.
• No annual fee.

Note: This card has a foreign transaction fee, so plan accordingly for international travel.

Whatever you need in a credit card — whether it’s a balance transfer, reward points, cash back or a low interest rate — you can find it with our credit card search tool. Click here to search for the plastic that best fits your needs.