- Costco is planning to open a stand-alone fuel station. The station will probably be positioned in Mission Viejo, Calif. in an space previously occupied by Mattress, Tub & Past. The station is anticipated to open subsequent spring. The fuel will solely be obtainable to Costco members.
If low-cost scorching canines aren’t of curiosity and also you don’t want a pack of paper towels that fills up your automobile’s trunk, Costco’s newest enterprise enterprise might be proper up your alley.
The retailer will reportedly launch its first stand-alone fuel station in Mission Viejo, Calif. – part of Orange County. The fuel station, which can take over the area previously occupied by a Mattress, Tub & Past retailer, will probably be two miles away from the closest Costco retailer and it’s going to be a whopper.
With 40 pumps, it will likely be Costco’s largest fuel station – and, like those which are a part of Costco shops, the pumps (and low cost costs) will solely be accessible to Costco members. It’s additionally positioned simply off of the 5 freeway, one of many nation’s busiest roads.
The station received’t have a comfort retailer connected, so don’t plan on getting a bit to eat or a drink while you refill. Building is anticipated to start this fall and the ability ought to open within the spring of 2026.
Costco doesn’t touch upon areas that will probably be opening greater than three months sooner or later.
Gasoline has been an more and more invaluable commodity for Costco. The retailer reported its two highest gallon gross sales weeks within the U.S. in April after extending fuel station hours and opening new stations earlier this yr.
CEO Ron Vachris stated the extension of fuel station hours in North American “was a great indicator that the throughput for our members improved nicely, and we saw that immediately in gallon increases.”
This story was initially featured on Fortune.com
