Got gas?

No, not THAT kind…although I am sure that if you do, Costco has a remedy in the medicine/health section that would provide a lifetime cure for 100  daily Taco Bell eaters. Sorry, couldn’t resist…

Anyway, I am referring to fuel for your automobile. Unfortunately for those of us who like a good deal on gas (so…all of us), not all Costco warehouses have gas stations. In fact, despite having been to Costco stores in several states, the first time I saw a gas station was at the Dedham location.

http://www.costco.com/gasoline.html

It is a shame that more stores do not have gas stations, as the gas is the cheapest you will find (not a surprise). This summer, I was shocked to see the price of Costco gas to be under $2/gallon, a good 20-30 cents less than other stations. Last week, it was $1.91, again about 20-30 cents less than the other nearby stations. (My family was upset that they had filled up the tank the day before, having forgotten that they would be in Dedham the next day.) My mom has joked that, it is such a deal that it is tempting to drive around the parking lot so that we can fill up again (of course this would be silly, but it is awfully fun to find such a good price). Even more tempting is to bring containers to fill up…I haven’t done that but it has crossed my mind.

So…if your Costco has a gas station, remember to drain your tank as much as possible before going there! You can fill up your car with gas and high quality food and products!