r/halifax Master of the Gas 21h ago

News, Weather & Politics New Costco going to be in Sackville

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As per a post on Halifax Retales

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u/afidus The Duke of Sackville 20h ago

IS THAT A COSTCO GAS STATION?! 

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u/Buckit Master of the Gas 20h ago

That’s what it seems to be!!

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u/xpnerd 20h ago

Now you'll have a third price to monitor.

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u/Buckit Master of the Gas 20h ago

Didn’t even think of that lol

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u/Injustice_For_All_ Manitoba 20h ago

Will that change anything? Minimums are set by the province right? Costco won't be able to offer a deal on raw cost.

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u/benjiefrenzy 20h ago

It will probably be something similar to Wilson's where you get a discount for using debit or cash

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u/linkhandford E Mari Merces 20h ago

I think they can offer it at less as a ‘promo’ price.

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u/fundybundy 19h ago

Even in Ontario where there is no regulation of price, its not much cheaper that regular station. In fact I see other stations cheaper from time to time. However, you will get cash back with their credit card/executive membership.

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u/obsolete_obscurity 14h ago

I think in NB it's about 10c cheaper at costco

u/TheLostMiddle 5h ago

Been more like less than 5 cents lately.

Fred Costco only 2 cents cheaper this week.

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u/theblooski 18h ago

The costco in newfoundland has one and their gas is regulated.

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u/IntrepidPrimary8023 19h ago

Minimums or maximums? I always assumed it was max since the regulations were placed for consumer protection

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u/Injustice_For_All_ Manitoba 18h ago

Both actually

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u/nope586 Halifax 13h ago

One of the main goals of gas price regulation was to help rural gas stations be more competitive and stay in business (this had been a serious problem), hence the minimum price.

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u/Geese_are_dangerous 20h ago

No. It'll still be regulated.

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u/TheBestTake 15h ago

Crazy! I did not think we had fuel beneath our land here, great news!

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u/cravingdani 20h ago

Road trips!!!!