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Anthony Hazzard
June 02, 2025
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The king of retail gasoline is…. Costco? Find out how they compared to other favorite retailers selling gasoline further down in this email.
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According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are 6.89% and 15-year rates are 6.03% as of May 29, 2025. The following chart shows the 30-year mortgage rate trend over the last year.
⛽️ Costco Remains King of the Retail Gas Station
Gas stations are a popular way for retail stores to boost their revenues.
Sherwood Media recently compiled some examples of movement within the industry:
Sam’s Club expanded gas station hours at 90% of its locations in April.
Walmart plans to open 45 more gas stations this year, bringing its total to more than 450 locations.
BJ’s Wholesale Club added four stations in Q1 and now boasts nearly 200 locations.
Dollar General now claims more than 40 gas stations.
Costco remains king of the retailers, offering fill-ups to attract customers and provide an extra service.
Costco claimed 719 locations with gas stations worldwide in 2024 after opening its first in 1995. It also extended its gas station hours in February.
Gasoline now makes up 12% of Costco’s revenues.
📊 Stat of the Day
🩻 $165,000: The amount of money that individuals who retired in 2024 can expect to spend on healthcare and medical expenses from age 65 until death. That was up almost 5% from 2023.
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