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Major US Retailer Rations Motor Oil Due To Severe Global Shortage

Costco has implemented purchase limits and price increases for motor oil due to a severe global shortage. Members are now restricted to two units per week. The price for a 10-quart case of Kirkland motor oil has risen to $57.99, nearly doubling from a previous price of roughly $30. These measures aim to manage inventory as supply chains struggle to meet demand.

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  • ✓ Costco has limited the amount of motor oil members can purchase.
  • ✓ The price of motor oil at Costco has increased.
  • ✓ A 10-quart case of motor oil now costs $57.99.
  • ✓ Purchases are capped at two units per member per week.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Costco established a purchase cap of two units per member per week and raised the price of 10-quart cases to $57.99.

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  1. Costco Rations Motor Oil Amid Global Shortage

    Costco has implemented purchase limits and price increases for motor oil due to a severe global shortage. Members are now restricted to two units per week. The price for a 10-quart case of Kirkland motor oil has risen to $57.99, nearly doubling from a previous price of roughly $30. These measures aim to manage inventory as supply chains struggle to meet demand.

    Why it matters

    Motor oil is a critical consumable for vehicle maintenance. Global shortages can lead to retail rationing and price volatility for consumers. This specific shortage has now impacted warehouse retail operations in the US.

    What is confirmed

    • Costco has limited the amount of motor oil members can purchase.
    • The price of motor oil at Costco has increased.
    • A 10-quart case of motor oil now costs $57.99.
    • Purchases are capped at two units per member per week.
    • The price increase follows a previous cost of roughly $30 for a 10-quart case.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Price climbs are due to Trump.
    • The rationing is occurring in Arizona.

    What to watch next

    • Updates on the duration of the global motor oil shortage.
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. Autoguide.com — Costco Limits Engine Oil Purchases as Prices Climb Thanks To Trump
    2. CarBuzz — Major US Retailer Rations Motor Oil Due To Severe Global Shortage
    3. The Drive — Costco Hikes Price of Motor Oil and Limits Purchases as Global Shortage Looms
    4. Yahoo Finance — Costco rations Kirkland motor oil, raises price to $57.99
    5. CNBC — Costco hikes motor oil prices and puts limits on how much members can buy
    6. finance.yahoo.com — The Oil Crisis Has Reached Costco’s Motor Oil Aisle
    7. ftw.usatoday.com — Costco is rationing this product. See how much you can buy in Arizona
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