Costco nearly doubles cost of motor oil, limits purchases
Costco has significantly increased the price of its Kirkland Signature motor oil and implemented new purchase limits on the product. While the move echoes pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, experts suggest the changes may have a limited impact on the average consumer. The retailer's decision reflects broader market adjustments as it manages inventory levels for its private-label automotive goods.
A price hike and purchase limits may take you back to the days of empty shelves where toilet paper once stood, but this likely won't impact you as much as you may immediately fear.
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