California town wrestles with its own policy preventing Costco from opening as residents seek cheaper gas
A California town is considering reversing its policy that prevents Costco from opening a gas station to provide residents with cheaper fuel. The current law, aimed at combating climate change, has hindered the establishment of lower-priced gas retailers. Local lawmakers believe that allowing Costco could help address retail leakage and generate significant tax revenue for the town.
- ▪Windsor passed a law in 2022 to limit new gas stations to combat climate change.
- ▪Local lawmakers are proposing an ordinance to allow Costco to open a gas station in town.
- ▪Costco's gas prices are typically 30 cents cheaper than competitors, which residents would welcome.
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Metro California town wrestles with its own policy preventing Costco from opening as residents seek cheaper gas By Ross O'Keefe Published May 16, 2026, 12:56 p.m. ET This California town wants to reverse its woke policy on new and expanded gas stations so it can attract a Costco store, lawmakers signaled last week. Windsor in Sonoma County passed the law in 2022 to fight climate change, but as a repercussion, it also stymies cheaper-gas retailers like Costco from setting up there. The move comes as Costco furiously expands across the US and California. A new Costco in the Windsor area would be the third in Sonoma County. Lawmakers want to make it happen. 5 Customers pump gasoline at a Costco Wholesale gas station.
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