Sheetz Shocks Drivers With Limited-Time $2.99 Gas Price—All Participating Locations Revealed

Drivers Cheer as Sheetz Slashes Gas Prices Ahead of Holiday Travel Why the deal matters With AAA predicting one of the busiest late-November travel periods in years, Sheetz is cutting the pump price of its Unleaded 88 (E15) gasoline by 40 cents per gallon at every one of the 505 stores that carry the grade. The promotion started Tuesday morning and runs through November 30, giving motorists a full week of relief as they hit the road for Thanksgiving trips. Where you can save • All Sheetz locations offering Unleaded 88 in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and North Carolina • Discount automatically appears on the pump; no loyalty card or coupon required • Unleaded 88 is approved for 2001-and-newer cars, light-duty trucks and flex-fuel vehicles. It is not recommended for motorcycles, boats or lawn equipment. What is Unleaded 88? The fuel contains 15 percent ethanol, allowing the chain to market a lower price while still meeting federal renewable-fuel standards. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, E15 typically sells for 5–10 cents less than regular E10; Sheetz has quadrupled that spread for the promotion. How much can you really save? At Monday’s national average of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded, a 15-gallon fill-up costs $45.90. Sheetz customers paying $2.66 for Unleaded 88 this week will spend $39.90, a direct saving of $6 per tank. Multiply that figure by the 55 million Americans AAA expects to drive 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving, and the collective savings top $300 million. Why now? Industry analysts say convenience chains often sacrifice margin to pull travelers from interstates into stores, where high-profit food and beverage sales offset cheaper fuel. “Cheap gas is the best billboard money can’t buy,” notes Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. Tips to maximize the deal 1. Confirm your vehicle is 2001 or newer and not a specialty engine. 2. Fill up early in the week—locations historically see brisk demand by Wednesday evening. 3. Pair the price drop with Sheetz’s “Made-to-Order” meal offers; the chain frequently bundles coffee or breakfast sandwiches with fuel purchases during holiday promos. 4. Use credit cards that rebate fuel purchases to stack additional 2–5 percent savings. Competition heats up Circle K has matched the 40-cent roll-back at select stations, and analysts expect regional players like Wawa to respond in the coming days. The aggressive pricing underscores a broader trend: gas has already dipped below $3 in 31 states, yet chains are willing to go even lower to win foot traffic. Bottom line If you live in the mid-Atlantic and your car can run on E15, this is the cheapest fill-up you’re likely to see all year. The clock runs out at midnight on November 30, so plan your Thanksgiving travel—and maybe an extra top-off—accordingly.