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Costco Opens First Standalone U.S. Gas Station This Summer

3/19/2026

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Costco Wholesale Corporation's first standalone U.S. gas station will open in Mission Viejo, California, this summer.
The station will exceed 17,000 square feet and include 40 fueling pumps.
Prices at Costco gas stations are typically $0.05–$0.40 cheaper than nearby competitors.
The Mission Viejo location will operate daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
A similar Costco gas station is planned for Hawaii and is expected to open in 2027.

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Costco Wholesale Corporation's first standalone U.S. gas station will open in Mission Viejo, California, this summer.
The station will exceed 17,000 square feet and include 40 fueling pumps.
Prices at Costco gas stations are typically $0.05–$0.40 cheaper than nearby competitors.
The Mission Viejo location will operate daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
A similar Costco gas station is planned for Hawaii and is expected to open in 2027.