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Costco gas at $3.12 a gallon draws attention

Original: $3.12 a gallon in this economy? The why behind Costco's gas prices

Costco is selling gasoline at about $3.12 a gallon, a price notably below many competitors at a time when fuel costs remain a strain on household budgets. The retailer's membership model lets it sell fuel at thin margins to drive store traffic, and shoppers are once again weighing whether a warehouse membership pays for itself at the pump.

Why now: Fuel prices are a persistent economic concern, and Costco's notably low pump price is prompting discussion about how it undercuts competitors.

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