Episode

Gas Prices Soaring, Costco Benefits

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Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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May 12, 2026
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Summary

Gas prices soaring, reaching $4.55 nationally, with California hitting $6.16 and Oklahoma at $3.98. Demand dropping, supplies shrinking. Drivers feeling the pinch, with 59% willing to change habits at $4/gallon and 75% at $5/gallon. Costco cashing in, with 7.8% increase in April sales due to cheap gas draw. Expect more value-seeking at pumps and aisles. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/428fd6338aa6600e