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Middle East Conflict Impact

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW · 2026-09-14 · Importance 53 · Surprise 82

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has contributed to higher oil prices affecting Costco’s motor-oil pricing. Reports cited Saudi Arabia’s closure of the East-West oil pipeline as a recent factor behind the increase. Costco reportedly raised Kirkland and Mobil 1 motor-oil prices and limited purchases to two units per member per week, indicating an immediate response to energy-market volatility.

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