Heads up, savvy shoppers! Giant, Stop & Shop, and Martin's are once again offering a sweet deal: you can earn 3x fuel points on Mastercard gift card purchases! This is a great opportunity because normally, you don't earn ANY fuel points when buying gift cards at these stores. The offer is running from December 5th through December 11th, so act fast! There are also increased fuel points on Starbucks and McDonald's gift cards too. Be sure to check your local circular to make sure the offer is valid in your area.

Why should you care? These fuel points can seriously cut down your gas costs at Shell (up to $1.50 off per gallon!), or now, you can even redeem them for grocery discounts – 100 points gets you a $1 off your grocery bill. So, it's basically like getting a discount on stuff you already buy. To maximize your rewards, use a credit card that earns bonus points at grocery stores when you make your purchase. Remember that some stores have a $2,000 daily limit on gift card purchases, and some only award points on the first purchase of the deal.

So, if you're planning on buying gift cards anyway, or if you just want to stock up on fuel points for future savings, now's the time to head to Giant, Stop & Shop, or Martin's! Happy spending (and saving)!