Elena Saluka

Costco says between April and mid-May, it had the best five-week period on record for gas sales.

Executives say high gas prices driven by the war in Iran are sending more drivers to its fuel stations for the first time as people are looking for cheaper options.

Costco's gas sales by volume set record after record in the last quarter.

The company's overall sales grew 12 percent, with gas being a big factor.

both higher sales and higher prices.

AAA says regular gas now costs on average $1.20 more than it did a year ago.

At the same time, Costco says shoppers are splurging when they find deals they like.

Sales of massage chairs jumped in the latest quarter.

Alina Seluk, NPR News.