Key Facts
• Costco plans to build a standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California.
• The station will feature 40 fueling spaces and is set to open in spring 2026.
• Located 3.2 km from the nearest Costco store, replacing a former Bed Bath & Beyond.
• The station is expected to serve over 9,500 vehicles daily, operating from 5 AM to 10 PM.
• Up to nine fuel trucks will deliver fuel to the station each day.
• Gasoline sales account for 1/8 of Costco’s annual revenue, totaling $30 billion in 2024.
• Extended gas station hours at other locations have previously boosted sales.
• Costco highlights fuel savings as a key membership benefit.
• The project aims to test demand for standalone gas stations among members.
• The company has not commented on the project, adhering to its policy of silence on new locations until three months before opening.
Summary
Costco is set to launch its first standalone gas station for members in Mission Viejo, California, by spring 2026. The station, featuring 40 fueling spaces, will replace a former Bed Bath & Beyond and is located 3.2 km from the nearest Costco store. Operating from 5 AM to 10 PM, it is expected to serve over 9,500 vehicles daily, with up to nine fuel trucks delivering fuel each day. Gasoline sales, a significant part of Costco’s business, accounted for $30 billion in 2024, or 1/8 of its annual revenue. The project follows successful extended hours at other gas stations and aims to test demand for standalone facilities. Costco has not provided further comments, consistent with its policy on new locations.
