Clever Spartrick: Cheaper Fuel at Costco Without Membership

The numerous advantages of a Costco membership, such as savings on groceries and household items, are widely known. For singles or households that cook little, however, an annual payment may seem unnecessary. Yet, access to affordable fuel prices offered by the wholesale giant at its gas stations could be of interest. Costco is renowned for some of the cheapest gasoline prices on the market, which, thanks to TOP TIER™ certification, can also improve engine performance and boost mileage. Although a membership is usually required to fuel up at Costco, there is a trick that allows this without a membership. With a Costco Shop Card, which acts as a kind of gift card and must be purchased by a member, non-members can also enjoy the low prices. Once you have such a card in hand, you gain access to the gas stations and even the shop without needing a membership. Ultimately, it might be worth calculating whether a membership is worthwhile solely because of fuel savings. Assuming Costco's fuel is $0.20 per gallon cheaper and you fill up ten gallons weekly, you could save $100 annually. With a membership fee of $65 per year, you would still have a profit of $35. Additionally, there are many other benefits and offers, from travel discounts to home renovation services, that could make a membership valuable. The market also offers attractive credit card deals that promise further rewards, even for shopping at Costco.