Fuel price spotters will recognise Costco’s Birmingham forecourt as a regular alternative to the big supermarket stations, covering unleaded petrol through to premium grades and diesel. It is not a product in the usual sense, but it competes directly with nearby forecourts on day to day pump prices, with the main catch being access: you need an active Costco membership to fill up.
Is Costco fuel worth the membership hassle?
If you already shop at Costco, the petrol station can be a useful extra, especially for higher mileage drivers who refill often and can take advantage of any consistent price gap. If you are joining purely for fuel, it comes down to how close you are to Birmingham, how often you can visit, and whether the savings outweigh membership fees and potential queue times.
- Membership required, so non members cannot use the pumps.
- Multiple fuel grades, useful if your car specifies premium unleaded or you prefer it for longer motorway runs.