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Story summary
- Costco Wholesale Corporation plans to open its first gas station in Mission Viejo, California, in June 2026, a 40-pump facility.
- Analysts view the project as a test to drive visits from non-warehouse shoppers and boost membership growth, which has slowed.
- A second gas station is under construction in Honolulu, Hawaii, with completion in 2027.
- Gas sales are low-margin but crucial for Costco's value proposition amid rising fuel prices.
