How Costco keeps gas so cheap

Name: How Costco keeps gas so cheap
Uploaded: 2026-09-04T00:00:02+08:00
Description: As Americans look to save money at the pump, many are turning to Costco. One analysis found Costco sells gasoline at about a 9-cent discount to major local competitors and roughly 24 cents below statewide averages. But cheap gas is just one part of Costco’s bigger strategy and a key driver of the company’s profitability. More on why Costco keeps gas prices so low in the related video.

141.2K views1 minSep 4, 2026

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