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Re:Tracking Costco Gas Prices During a Global Fuel Crisis by wyre on Monday August 24, 2026 @11:41PM (#49428821)
It makes sense. The ~$10 someone saves pumping at Costco is easily made up in the >$100 shopping trip they are making, or compared to lifetime spend.
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Re:Tracking Costco Gas Prices During a Global Fuel Crisis by bryanlarsen on Tuesday August 25, 2026 @02:11PM (#49438171)
No it doesn't. Costco has a gross profit margin of 11% and a net profit margin of 3%. Losing $10 to make $3 isn't viable.
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Re:Tracking Costco Gas Prices During a Global Fuel Crisis by basch on Tuesday August 25, 2026 @02:24PM (#49438394)
Costco isnt losing $10. They can sell gas at cost to run a gas station if they want to. They break even and get people there instead of a normal gas station.
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