Tesco fuel voucher: £60 shop earns 8p off per litre until October 18
Drivers facing record petrol prices can find some relief at Tesco, which is offering 8p off per litre to shoppers who spend £60 or more in store by Sunday, October 18. The promotion applies at more than 500 participating Tesco petrol stations across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, giving motorists a modest but welcome break as fuel costs hit £2 a litre for the first time.
The scheme requires shoppers to spend £60 on qualifying items in a Tesco store to receive a voucher with their receipt. That voucher must then be used at a manned Tesco forecourt kiosk before Sunday, October 25. Payment must be made in person, so the discount cannot be used at pay-at-pump machines.
How much can drivers save with the Tesco fuel offer?
The maximum saving is £8 per tank, which is £2 less than the same promotion offered in August. For the average motorist filling up between 35 and 45 litres, the discount works out to roughly £2.80 to £3.60 per visit. While not a fortune, every little helps when petrol prices have reached unprecedented levels.
Why are fuel prices so high right now?
The recent surge to £2 a litre follows global market upheaval linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. The previous record of 199.09p was set in June 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Government ministers have sought to reassure the public about supply, but prices remain painfully high for households and businesses alike.
Which purchases count toward the £60 threshold?
Shoppers need to be careful about what qualifies. The £60 minimum excludes lottery tickets, e-top ups, savings stamps, postage stamps, carrier bags, prescription medications, and infant formula milk. Transactions at cafés, tobacco counters, opticians, mobile phone shops, concessions, Travel Money, Tesco Bank, and Tesco Whoosh also do not count.
Online orders do not qualify either. Tesco home delivery, Click and Collect orders placed online, and Whoosh purchases are all excluded from the promotion. The total on your receipt may differ from the amount that actually counts toward the £60 threshold, so check carefully before you reach the till.
Where can the fuel voucher be used?
The voucher is valid at qualifying Tesco-branded forecourts across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. However, Tesco Express outlets selling Esso fuel and locations in the Isle of Man are excluded. A Tesco store beside a forecourt does not guarantee the voucher will be accepted there, so use Tesco's outlet locator to confirm a manned kiosk is operating when you plan to visit.
Drivers are limited to one voucher per transaction and must purchase more than £1 worth of fuel. Full terms and conditions are available on the Tesco website.
Is Tesco the cheapest place to fill up?
Despite this offer, Tesco may not be the most affordable option in your area. Independent comparison services such as PetrolPrices.com can help drivers find the lowest prices at filling stations near them. Prudent motorists should weigh the voucher saving against local competition before committing to a purchase.
This promotion is a practical example of how responsible businesses can support hard-pressed families during difficult economic times. In an era of global instability and rising costs, every saving counts, and it is encouraging to see a major retailer stepping forward to help its customers manage their budgets.