I think it's probably because of the mindset of people who shop Costco.
I have been to 5 auto parts stores in the last 2 days looking for sae 50 engine oil for my International truck manual transmission.
I didn't notice any empty shelves. Straight sae 50 is not something most people or vehicles would have a use for.
I ordered PennGrade 1 High Performance Motor Oil 71150 from Summit Racing last night about 6 and had enough purchases to qualify for free shipping. It's out for delivery right now.
(08-25-2026, 09:13 PM)punikahakaiferret Wrote: Had the misfortune of having to go to Kona for a medical appt last week...haven't been over on "that side" for several years...really! Choose not to go thru that brain damage as much as possible.
However, gas at Safeway was $4.79!!! Absolutely shocked...and disgusted. Almost a dollar less per gallon than here?
We are getting sooooo screwed on this side of the island.
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Well, Safeway Kona is trying to compete with Costco on that side. Costco's price today is $5.14 and Safeway's is also $5.14 per GasBuddy. Safeway is at $5.39 in Hilo so not too far off but no one in Hilo seems to want to compete. I drove past Minit Stop in Laupahoehoe yesterday and it is $6.02. Looking at a few news sources today and things are likely to get worse.
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