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Fuel Station Growth Strategy

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW · 2026-07-28 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Costco is testing stand-alone gasoline stations outside its traditional warehouse format. The first site opened in Mission Viejo, California, and a second is planned for Honolulu in 2027. The stations are located near existing warehouses and are intended to expand Costco’s fuel presence as higher gasoline prices increase demand and attract first-time users. The reporting frames the initiative as a potential strategic expansion of the company’s fuel network.

Key facts

• Rising gas prices led to increased demand and record fuel sales for Costco, with many members using Costco gas stations for the first time. source