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These tips will help you save at the pump as you gear up for your next road trip. First, leverage loyalty. Sign up for your favorite gas station’s rewards program and see if your grocery store offers fuel rewards through their own loyalty program. Kroger and Albertson’s are two examples that do. If you’re in any membership programs, also check those for gas savings. Amazon Prime and Walmart Plus offer fuel savings at participating gas stations, so read through your benefits at. Clubs like Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s, Kiplinger says you can save anywhere from 5 to 25 cents *** gallon on gas. If loyalty programs aren’t your thing, check the apps. Gas Buddy and Waze alert you to the lowest gas prices near you, saving you time and money. And don’t forget the basics. Maintaining your vehicle promotes fuel economy. Underinflated tires, for example, wear out faster and cause your engine to work harder, emptying more gas.
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Costco’s $1.50 hot dog combo is one of those untouchable American institutions. And for the first time in decades, it’s getting a little unexpected shake-up.Video above: Want Cheaper Gas? Here’s How to Save Every Time You Fill UpNo, Costco is not messing with the hot dog itself. The quarter-pound all-beef staple is still the same, and the price is still holding strong at $1.50. What is changing, however, is the drink situation. Alongside the classic hot dog-and-soda pairing, Costco is now offering a version of the combo that comes with a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water instead.That may sound minor, but the combo has been essentially the same since the mid-80s, and for plenty of Costco loyalists, the whole point is not just the price, but the ritual of it all: the hotdog, the drink, the absurdly good value.Still, the new choice of bottled water isn’t that outlandish. Not everyone wants to drag a refillable soda cup around the warehouse, and a resealable bottle is undeniably easier if you are still mid-shop and not ready to sit down for lunch. It’s also a more appealing choice for anyone trying to keep the sugar count down while still participating in the Costco hot dog tradition.The good news is that the hot dog is staying put and so is the $1.50 price tag. Costco fans just have one more way to order the combo now, which, for a deal this iconic, still feels like a pretty big Costco moment.
Costco’s $1.50 hot dog combo is one of those untouchable American institutions. And for the first time in decades, it’s getting a little unexpected shake-up.
Video above: Want Cheaper Gas? Here’s How to Save Every Time You Fill Up
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No, Costco is not messing with the hot dog itself. The quarter-pound all-beef staple is still the same, and the price is still holding strong at $1.50. What is changing, however, is the drink situation. Alongside the classic hot dog-and-soda pairing, Costco is now offering a version of the combo that comes with a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water instead.
That may sound minor, but the combo has been essentially the same since the mid-80s, and for plenty of Costco loyalists, the whole point is not just the price, but the ritual of it all: the hotdog, the drink, the absurdly good value.
Still, the new choice of bottled water isn’t that outlandish. Not everyone wants to drag a refillable soda cup around the warehouse, and a resealable bottle is undeniably easier if you are still mid-shop and not ready to sit down for lunch. It’s also a more appealing choice for anyone trying to keep the sugar count down while still participating in the Costco hot dog tradition.
The good news is that the hot dog is staying put and so is the $1.50 price tag. Costco fans just have one more way to order the combo now, which, for a deal this iconic, still feels like a pretty big Costco moment.
