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Why you shouldn't buy Costco gas? ›

Costco fill-ups could lead to overspending

But if you go to Costco for the express purpose of filling your tank, you may decide to pop into the store and see what's in stock. Given Costco's vast inventory, you could easily walk out with a $100 credit card tab 30 minutes later, thereby negating your gas-related savings.

Plan your fueling around the quieter times, typically during the middle of the week and early in the morning. Additionally, members can consult the Costco app, which sometimes offers real-time updates on gas station wait times.

“You save approximately 20 cents a gallon at Costco over other local vendors,” says David Schwartz, who together with his wife Susan authored “The Joy of Costco”. “That's something we have seen time and time again across the country.”

Price check

Quality gas is important, yes, but so is price. Costco Gas Stations offer consistently low, member-exclusive prices.

Which is why we're committed to ensure Costco sells only the highest quality fuel that meets or exceeds the industry and regulatory standards. Our trained and certified fuel attendants are our greatest asset. Their primary focus is to assist our members, and comply with safety and environmental regulations.

Good station operation and maintenance means the fuel is filtered and that contaminants, such as sediment and water, do not find their way into our members' vehicles. Costco fuel stations are well-maintained by our capable attendants so you may be confident that the fuel going into your car is clean.

Gas stations can get busy (avoid weekends)

Avoid weekend fill-ups if you can. Buying gas on a weekend could be a nightmare, as waiting times could take hours. To avoid this, the best time to get gas at Costco is on weekdays between 10-11 in the morning.

Best Day of the Week

According to a GasBuddy petroleum analyst, Monday and Tuesday is when gas prices are typically at their cheapest. As the week goes on, prices steadily tend to rise while finally culminating in the highest price during the weekend.

Buy Gas on Monday or Tuesday

Be strategic about the days you fill up at the pump. “For gas, Mondays and Tuesdays tend to be the cheapest days to fill up your tank as demand is lower at the beginning of the week,” Anderson said.

It's for Costco Members Only (With One Exception)

Pull up to a pump and insert your membership card. Next, you can insert or tap your payment card. Lastly, select the grade of fuel and begin fueling. Note that Costco only has two grades of gas: 87 and 93.

What is the benefit of getting gas at Costco? ›

Costco gas is offered at a great price

Although the exact amount of savings you'll get varies based on your location and the specific club you're shopping at, you'll typically save around $0.20 per gallon at Costco according to most online reports. Most cars hold between 10.5 and 18.5 gallons of gas.

So the core ingredient in Costco's addictive drug is its value proposition that stands for high-value products at the lowest prices. How does Costco manage to offer such down-and-dirty prices? For starters, it has enormous economies of scale.

When compared to other similar retailers, Costco's competitive advantage lies in its own private label, its discount prices, and its membership dues. This has provided customers with a product that they can rely on at low prices.

They understand the value of the hard-earned dollar and the relentless effort required to attain and sustain their wealth. For these shoppers, Costco stands out for its affordability and convenience, attracting even the most affluent shoppers.

Regardless though, AAA estimates that most Americans will fill up their tank anywhere between 45 and 55 times a year on average. So, yes, we can VERIFY that it is worth getting a wholesale membership to save on gas prices.

Most gas stations are independently owned, meaning they aren't big enough to order huge volumes at discounts the way wholesale clubs like Costco, BJ's and Sam's Club can. The wholesale clubs aren't making much profit off gas.