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Costco nearly doubles cost of motor oil, limits purchases

Costco has nearly doubled the price of its Kirkland Signature motor oil to $57.99 per 10-quart case, up from approximately $30. To manage stock, the retailer now caps purchases at two units per member per week. These changes affect the private-label full-synthetic oil, which is sold as a two-pack of 5-quart bottles. The price hike and rationing come as the company faces a supply squeeze and climbing oil costs.

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  • ✓ Costco raised the price of Kirkland Signature motor oil to $57.99.
  • ✓ The price of a 10-quart case increased from roughly $30 to $57.99.
  • ✓ Costco limited motor oil purchases to two units per member per week.
  • ✓ The product consists of a two-pack of 5-quart bottles.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 9 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Costco implemented a two-unit weekly purchase limit and raised the price of Kirkland motor oil to $57.99.

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  1. Costco raises Kirkland motor oil prices and limits weekly purchases

    Costco has nearly doubled the price of its Kirkland Signature motor oil to $57.99 per 10-quart case, up from approximately $30. To manage stock, the retailer now caps purchases at two units per member per week. These changes affect the private-label full-synthetic oil, which is sold as a two-pack of 5-quart bottles. The price hike and rationing come as the company faces a supply squeeze and climbing oil costs.

    Why it matters

    Motor oil is a high-volume staple for warehouse members. Sudden price spikes and rationing typically indicate broader supply chain instability or commodity market volatility. This shift forces members to seek alternative lubricants or pay a significant premium.

    What is confirmed

    • Costco raised the price of Kirkland Signature motor oil to $57.99.
    • The price of a 10-quart case increased from roughly $30 to $57.99.
    • Costco limited motor oil purchases to two units per member per week.
    • The product consists of a two-pack of 5-quart bottles.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Price increases are linked to Trump.

    What to watch next

    • Official statement from Costco regarding the duration of purchase limits
    • Reports on whether other warehouse clubs implement similar rationing
    • Data on global motor oil supply levels
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. Autoguide.com — Costco Limits Engine Oil Purchases as Prices Climb Thanks To Trump
    2. The Drive — Costco Hikes Price of Motor Oil and Limits Purchases as Global Shortage Looms
    3. Yahoo Finance — Costco rations Kirkland motor oil, raises price to $57.99
    4. The Hill — Costco nearly doubles cost of motor oil, limits purchases
    5. CNBC — Costco hikes motor oil prices and puts limits on how much members can buy
    6. www.foxbusiness.com — Costco raises price of Kirkland motor oil and limits how much shoppers can buy
    7. finance.yahoo.com — The Oil Crisis Has Reached Costco’s Motor Oil Aisle
    8. raiderswire.usatoday.com — Costco is rationing this product. See how much you can buy in Arizona
    9. finance.yahoo.com — Costco Wholesale Nearly Doubles Kirkland Motor Oil Price, Caps Purchases at Two Weekly
    10. finance.biggo.com — Costco Hikes Kirkland Motor Oil Price to $58 and Caps Weekly Purchases Amid Supply Squeeze
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