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Kroger Customers Lose Gas Perks Amid Record Prices
27 Sep
Summary
- Kroger's partnership with U.S. Bank ended, terminating the Elite Mastercard.
- Customers lose up to 25 cents per gallon fuel savings at Kroger.
- This loss comes as national gas prices hit record seasonal highs.
As national gas prices surge to seasonal record highs, Kroger customers are losing a key fuel discount. The supermarket chain ended its co-branded credit card partnership with U.S. Bank, leading to the termination of the Kroger Elite Mastercard and its associated benefits. This change, announced in July, is now taking effect as gas prices reach $4.48 per gallon nationwide.
Cardholders previously enjoyed up to 25 cents off per gallon at Kroger Fuel Centers, with savings varying based on annual spending. This significant perk is now gone, although Kroger loyalty points for fuel discounts are still redeemable. The replacement U.S. Bank cards offer different rewards structures, with reduced cashback rates on certain purchases.
Kroger has introduced a new rewards credit card with its own set of benefits, including points for fuel and grocery purchases, and a birthday reward. However, these new benefits do not directly replace the lost gas savings from the previous Elite Mastercard.
