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Costco's first standalone gas station opens in Mission Viejo as California gas tax increase looms

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Bianca Buono, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · June 27, 2026 · 1 min read

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A new development in the retail scene has emerged in Mission Viejo, where Costco has opened its first standalone gas station. Gas prices in Southern California are currently trending downward. However, a statewide gas tax increase is imminent, set to take effect soon, according to reports from ABC7 Los Angeles, further details of which can be found through the source.

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Category: local · Published: June 27, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Bianca Buono, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
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Source published	Jun 27, 2026
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Costco's first standalone gas station opens in Mission Viejo as California gas tax increase looms

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