Costco is set to open its first-ever standalone gas station in the United States in Mission Viejo, California, giving Orange County drivers a new option to fuel up by late June 2026.
According to Supermarket News, the station will be located at 25732 El Paseo in Mission Viejo, roughly 49 miles southeast of Los Angeles. City spokesman Robert Schick confirmed Costco plans to open the location to the public by the end of June 2026.
The facility will span more than 17,000 square feet and feature 40 fueling positions, making it Costco’s largest fuel facility to date. Like all Costco fuel locations, the station will be available to members only.
As reported by ABC7, the new station will compete directly with nearby fuel and convenience retailers, including Circle K, Chevron, and BP. Costco has long been known for offering some of the lowest gas prices in the country, often undercutting competitors by several cents per gallon.
Mission Viejo’s Planning and Transportation Commission first approved plans for the project in March 2025, setting the stage for construction to move forward.
According to the Detroit Free Press, Mission Viejo is only the beginning for Costco’s standalone fuel expansion. The wholesale giant also has plans for a second standalone gas station in Kalihi, a neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, which is expected to open in 2027. That station is part of a larger redevelopment project called ʻŌlauniu at Kapālama Kai, led by Kamehameha Schools, which includes retail, dining, gathering areas, and office space.
“Costco Gas at ʻŌlauniu is more than a fueling station — it’s part of a larger transformation that supports Kapālama Kai as a hub of connectivity by integrating efficient traffic design and improved circulation,” Kamehameha Schools said in a statement.
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