A rule is changing after nearly 20 years.
—especially in the last few months as the price per gallon has continued to go up—this perk is about to get more exclusive for members in one U.S. state.in order to purchase gas, according to signs posted at gas stations this week.While this rule is nothing new for most Costco stores, non-members in New Jersey have been allowed to fuel their cars at Costco's gas stations for almost 20 years.
, Sal Risalvato, executive director of the New Jersey Gasoline Convenience Store and Automotive Association, sees"nothing wrong with the policy." "I am learning they are taking a position that is not illegal to limit their customers to members at their New Jersey gas stations, and I see nothing in state law that prevents them from doing this," he told the news outlet.
Costco's discounted gas typically draws in long lines, which is the assumed reasoning behind the policy change. And some customers have expressed their relief on