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Why Costco sells gas at $3.12 a gallon
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, drawing attention amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures. Local news coverage is examining how the warehouse club keeps fuel prices low, pointing to its membership-based business model and high-volume buying as the likely reasons behind the discount.
Why now: Motorists are focused on fuel costs in a challenging economy, making an explanation for Costco's below-market gas prices timely
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