Business & Finance
Costco gas demand hits records, as shoppers try to stay ahead of future price spikes
Key Points
Costco experienced a 9.8% rise in same-store sales during the third quarter, surpassing Wall Street's expectations. This growth was partly attributed to increased gasoline sales, as shoppers appear to be stocking up ahead of anticipated future price increases.
Costco’s same-store sales rose 9.8% during its third quarter, well above Wall Street’s estimates, as gasoline sales provided a nice bump.