Costco nearly doubles cost of motor oil, limits purchases

Motor oil prices have risen worldwide, creating shortages. In response, Costco raised the price of its Kirkland Signature synthetic motor oil and limited how much customers can purchase each week. The warehouse chain's private-label oil has been a popular budget option for people doing their own oil changes.

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  1. Sep 13Worldwide Shortage Triggers Motor Oil Rationing at Costco
  2. Sep 14Costco nearly doubles cost of motor oil, limits purchases

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CheddarLean Left· 13d ago

Costco Puts A Price On The Oil Crunch

Money Talks NewsLean Left· 15d ago

Costco’s Motor Oil Costs over $20 More Than Last Year. Here’s Why

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 15d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Major retailer rations motor oil sales, nearly doubles price while limiting how much you can buy

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 15d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit

QuartzLean Left· 15d ago

Costco is rationing its house-brand motor oil and nearly doubling its price as supply dwindles

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KXAN AustinCenter· 14d ago

Costco nearly doubles cost of motor oil, limits purchases

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Costco nearly doubles cost of motor oil, limits purchases

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WHEC RochesterCenter· 14d ago

Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 15d ago

Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit

WDIO DuluthCenter· 15d ago

Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit

News Nation NowCenter· 15d ago

Costco is limiting how much motor oil you can buy

NewsweekCenter· 15d ago

Costco Starts Rationing Motor Oil. Could Walmart Be Next?

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BizPac ReviewRight· 14d ago

Costco just put a purchase limit on motor oil — here’s what’s going on

Not The BeeRight· 14d ago

Golden Age Update: Costco now rationing oil due to disruptions caused by war in Iran

Ran by 2 outlets· Conservative Daily News, BizPac Review

Retail Giant Raises Motor Oil Price, Caps Customer Purchases As Iran War Drags On

BizPac ReviewRight· 14d ago

Retail giant raises motor oil price, caps customer purchases as Iran war drags on

FOX BusinessLean Right· 14d ago

Costco raises price of Kirkland motor oil and limits how much shoppers can buy

Washington ExaminerRight· 14d ago

Costco imposes purchase limits on motor oil, hikes prices by nearly double

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JalopnikLean Left· 16d ago

Costco Is Rationing Oil And Doubling Its Price As Supply Dwindles

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