Lacey Costco Gas Price (2024)

FAQs

How much is gas at Costco Lacey? ›

Drivers filling up at Costco will generally save more than £6.50 a tank compared to a supermarket. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Drivers who aren't fortunate enough to be members of Costco will no doubt be horrified to see just how cheaply fuel can be sold.

Many factors play into why there can be price differences on the same items at different Costco warehouse locations. Our location managers and buying teams keep a close watch on inventory and pricing. At times, our suppliers may adjust item prices on additional shipments.

Most gas stations are independently owned, meaning they aren't big enough to order huge volumes at discounts the way wholesale clubs like Costco, BJ's and Sam's Club can. The wholesale clubs aren't making much profit off gas.

The price of gas in Washington State is currently the highest in the nation averaging $4.99 per gallon as of June 28, 2023. This is $1.33 higher than the national average of $3.56. It is even 34 cents higher than Oregon, whose gasoline price usually matches closely with Washington's, at $4.65 per gallon.

Gas bills remain cheap in this state. Western Australia produces more natural gas than any other state. It also exports the most. But, the state government forces the gas industry to provide 15 per cent of this gas to Western Australians.

Washington state has the highest gas prices in the nation because of the governor's cap-and-trade program that took effect in January. Governor Inslee's new climate mandate, which is the most expensive of its kind in the nation, has forced fuel prices to rise by 50 cents per gallon in our state.

“You save approximately 20 cents a gallon at Costco over other local vendors,” says David Schwartz, who together with his wife Susan authored “The Joy of Costco”. “That's something we have seen time and time again across the country.”

Why is Costco fuel better? ›

Costco has closely studied fuel additives and engine deposits, and conducted extensive engine tests at nationally-recognized laboratories. Accordingly, we decided to increase the detergent additives in our fuel to provide a better value to our members.

A: The fuel station is open to Costco members only. There is an exception: Costco Shop Card customers do not need to be Costco members. Q: Why does the fuel station traffic flow only one way? A: Costco's approach to fuel is the same as inside the warehouse - high volume and low prices.

You'll get 4% back on eligible gasoline purchases for the first $7,000 per year and then 1% thereafter. You'll also earn 3% on restaurants and eligible travel purchases, including Costco Travel. Get 2% back on all eligible purchases from Costco and Costco.com and 1% on all other purchases.

The gas station doesn't know the final amount of your purchase when it approves your credit card. So the gas station runs a $1 preauthorization charge through your card as a placeholder. This allows the gas station (or any other merchant) to confirm your credit card will accept a charge from them.

Federal taxes include excises taxes of 18.3 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel, and a Leaking Underground Storage Tank fee of 0.1 cents per gallon on both fuels.