With Oil Prices Soaring, Is it an Excellent Time to Buy Costco Stock?

By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Apr 10, 2026 at 7:54PM ESTMany people purchase a Costco (COST 3.17%) membership for the lower fuel prices. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 8, 2026. The video was published on April 10, 2026. Read NextApr 10, 2026 •By Jack Delaney1 Reason to Buy and Hold Costco Stock for the Next 10 YearsApr 7, 2026 •By Lyle DalyThe Largest Consumer Staple Companies by Market Cap in April 2026Apr 7, 2026 •By Jack DelaneyCelsius Stumbles as Costco Flexes Its Branding Power With a New Energy DrinkApr 7, 2026 •By Kevin JacksonCostco: The Surprising Winner of Rising Gas PricesApr 4, 2026 •By Reuben Gregg BrewerCostco: Is the Opportunity Over?Apr 3, 2026 •By Frank BassBest Dollar Store Stocks for 2026 and How to InvestAbout the AuthorA Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.TMFParkevX@TMFParkevStocks MentionedCostco WholesaleNASDAQ: COST$998.47(-3.25%)-$33.56*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.