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Costco Implements Purchase Limits and Price Increases on Motor Oil

Costco has announced price increases and purchase limits on motor oil due to disruptions in the global energy market. The price for a case of two 5-quart bottles of Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil has nearly doubled to $57.99, with customers limited to two purchases per week. Recent oil price hikes have been linked to geopolitical tensions affecting supply.

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Costco has announced price increases and purchase limits on motor oil due to disruptions in the global energy market. The price for a case of two 5-quart bottles of Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil has nearly doubled to $57.99, with customers limited to two purchases per week. Recent oil price hikes have been linked to geopolitical tensions affecting supply.

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

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Costco Implements Purchase Limits and Price Increases on Motor Oil