As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, several major retailers and grocery stores are offering discounts on gasoline to help holiday travelers manage rising fuel costs. The national average price for regular gas stood at $3.84 per gallon as of July 1, a nearly 40% increase since February, according to AAA data.

Amazon is providing a 50-cent-per-gallon discount on fuel for Prime members for one purchase between July 2 and July 5. This is in addition to the existing 10-cent-per-gallon discount for Prime members. The offer is valid at over 7,500 participating bp, Amoco, ampm, and Thorntons locations across the U.S. Amazon is also offering Prime Access members a $5 monthly grocery credit from July through September for orders of $25 or more.

JCPenney is hosting a one-day "Fuel Up and Save" event on Friday, July 3. Customers who present any gas station receipt at a JCPenney store will receive $10 off a $10 purchase.

Walmart is offering its Walmart+ members savings of 10 cents per gallon at more than 13,000 stations nationwide, including Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, and Murphy stations. Walmart+ members can also access tire protection services at no additional cost.

Grocery chains are also participating in fuel reward programs. Safeway shoppers can earn points through its free Safeway for U loyalty program, which can be redeemed for up to $1 off per gallon at participating Chevron, Texaco, and Safeway fuel stations. Points are earned on grocery and pharmacy purchases, with bonus points for gift card purchases and during special multiplier events. Gas rewards expire at the end of the month following the month in which they were earned.

Hy-Vee's Fuel Saver program allows shoppers to earn five cents off per gallon for every $50 spent on groceries. A paid membership, Perks Plus, offers additional fuel savings based on spending tiers and provides benefits like free delivery on catering, floral, and bakery orders.

As of July 1, Hawaii reported the highest average gas price at $5.48 per gallon, while Indiana offered the lowest at $3.15 per gallon.