Gas prices have been on my mind more than I’d like lately…

The other day, I was driving by an old train bridge when a train rolled by. Car after car after car of fuel stretched farther than I could see.

Half hypnotic train trance, half existential realization, it clicked: gas prices aren’t just numbers on a sign. They’re shaped by supply chains and events beyond our control.

And while I can’t control the global oil market, I can control a little part of my own wallet. Naturally, my next thought went to my gas cash back app. Can she keep up with inflation? (Spoiler: she can.)

Upside

The love of my life. Please don’t leave me in this economy.

Upside gives cash back on gas, groceries, and some restaurants. The app is super straightforward and very easy to navigate.

• Open the app
• Claim an offer nearby
• Pay like normal
• Verify with linked card or receipt
• Get cash back

I usually get anywhere from a few cents to 20¢+ per gallon back. It’s not huge savings every single time, but for something you’re already buying anyway, it adds up more than you’d expect.

The grocery offers can be even more lucrative. I check the app before grocery shopping, sometimes I literally choose which store to shop at based on the offer. When I first signed up, I was getting up to 40% back on grocery store purchases. It’s leveled out to an average of 10-15%, fluctuating based on promotions, etc.

Payouts are simple too.
The cash back usually shows up within a day, and you can withdraw to your bank account or PayPal whenever you want.

Over time, Upside makes things you were already buying a little more affordable. If you’re trying to make things a bit more affordable right now, this is a good place to start.

This post is not sponsored (hey, Upside…). If you want a sign-up bonus, you can use my referral code: J8RVM when signing up. I’ll get a small thank-you bonus too.