Costco Is Preparing To Open Its First Standalone Gas Station
Jalopnik • • business
Key Points:
- Costco will open its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, Orange County, California, this summer, featuring 40 fueling stations and spanning over 17,000 square feet.
- The new gas station will be exclusive to Costco members and will not include a convenience store, marking the chain's first fuel-only location.
- The site was developed by demolishing a closed Bed, Bath & Beyond store near the 5 freeway, aiming to provide more affordable fuel options amid rising gas prices in California.
- Costco plans to open a similar standalone gas station in Hawai'i next year, but the Mission Viejo location will be the only fuel-only site upon its June opening.
- Despite the membership requirement, Costco's discounted gasoline is considered a cost-effective option for long-term savings at the pump.
