New Costco gas station in Sudbury opening this week
It is news many in Greater Sudbury have been waiting for: CTV News has confirmed the new Costco gas station is scheduled to open this week.
Store members will be able to purchase two types of gasoline – regular and premium -- at the new station built next to the warehouse on the Kingsway in the New Sudbury area.
New Costco gas station next to the Sudbury warehouse on the Kingsway. Dec. 1/22 (Chelsea Papineau/CTV Northern Ontario)
The gas station has 24 pumps, Costco spokesperson Martin Groleau told CTV News in a phone interview Wednesday.
It is scheduled to open Friday at 6:30 a.m., but if conditions allow, the gas station could open early on Thursday afternoon.
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The Sudbury warehouse is the only Costco located in northern Ontario.
Costco gas stations in other cities usually have lower-priced gasoline compared to other stations where a paid membership is not required.
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