Gas Prices In Sam's Club (2024)

FAQs

Is Sam's Club membership worth it for gas? ›

“The benefits are not a myth.” While Top Tier fuel may cost a bit more, you're likely to save more overall at the pump if you fill up at a warehouse store — like Costco and Sam's Club — than at a regular gas station.

Gasoline sales at Costco make up about 10% – or $20 billion – of all sales. For Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale Club, it's about 9%. But what's the trick? How can gas prices be so much cheaper there?

TL:DR -- Costco gas is classified as Top Tier due to the level of detergents and other additives that protect the engine, and Sam's Club gas is not.

Yes—most of our fuel stations are restricted to “Members Only”, and you must have a valid Membership to purchase fuel.

You'll know you're filling up with the good stuff if you spot a small green sticker on the pump that says “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.” As of early 2022, the following stations sold Top Tier gasoline in the U.S.: 76, ARCO, Aloha, Beacon, Breakaway, CITGO, Cenex, Chevron, Conoco, Costco Wholesale, CountryMark, ...

Gas prices at warehouse clubs can be as much as 30 cents lower than traditional gas stations, and the chains offer members coupons to use in their stores when they fill up. Gasoline sales at the warehouse clubs are an important part of their business and draw customers inside.

According to ZipRecruiter: Costco: Average hourly wage of $20.91/hour, or $43,493/year. Sam's Club: Average hourly wage of $19.31/hour, or $40,165/year.

Petroleum prices are determined by market forces of supply and demand, not individual companies, and the price of crude oil is the primary determinant of the price we pay at the pump.

The cost to refine gasoline varies between 40 cents and 70 cents per gallon, depending on various factors. The cost to transport the refined oil to service stations runs about 27 cents per gallon. Taxes vary by state.

What is the true cost of gasoline? ›

Gasolinegate applies the concept of Total Societal Impact (TSI)—a measure of all the benefits and costs associated with a product over its lifetime—to gasoline, and cites the Center for Investigative Reporting's conclusion that the true cost of gasoline is actually $15 per gallon.

Using Tier 3 gas results in fewer harmful emissions (NOx and VOC—important precursors to both PM2. 5 and ozone pollution) and improves air quality. "Top Tier" is an industry performance standard and trademark designed and supported by a set of major automakers related to gasoline detergent content.

Club - $50/year

Sam's Club Mastercard - get 5% back on gas, 3% on dining and travel and 1% on other purchases. Fuel savings - get member-exclusive prices on fuel at select clubs.

Sam's Club Members may earn up to $5,000 in Sam's Cash per calendar year on qualifying purchases using their Sam's Club Mastercard. ** Sam's Club® Mastercard® holders can earn: 5% back on gas (on first $6,000 per year, then 1%)** 3% back on Sam's Club purchases for Plus members.

You'll find a world of discounts at Sam's Club compared to big-box retailers like Walmart. But the true savings tend to arise in the context of bulk purchases. The quantity discounts you can get at Sam's Club are really hard to beat.