Global Shortage Has Led to Motor Oil Rationing at Costco
Author: Andre Nalin Updated: September 12, 2026 September 12, 2026 Changing your own oil has traditionally been one of the easiest ways to save money on car maintenance. For Costco members, Kirkland Signature synthetic oil has made the DIY approach particularly attractive thanks to its relatively low price. That bargain has suddenly become much less compelling.
- ▪Author: Andre Nalin Updated: September 12, 2026 September 12, 2026 Changing your own oil has traditionally been one of the easiest ways to save money on car maintenance.
- ▪For Costco members, Kirkland Signature synthetic oil has made the DIY approach particularly attractive thanks to its relatively low price.
- ▪That bargain has suddenly become much less compelling.
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Author: Andre Nalin Updated: September 12, 2026 September 12, 2026 Changing your own oil has traditionally been one of the easiest ways to save money on car maintenance. For Costco members, Kirkland Signature synthetic oil has made the DIY approach particularly attractive thanks to its relatively low price. That bargain has suddenly become much less compelling. According to The Auto Wire, a 10-quart case of Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil is now listed at $57.99, up from prices that hovered in the mid-$30 range for years. The price increase isn’t the only unusual development. Costco has also introduced purchase limits, restricting members to two units every seven days, meaning customers can buy a maximum of 20 quarts during that period.
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