Will Runaway Inflation Lead to Higher Costco Subscriptions?

Thanks to its competitive price point on bulk items, Costco makes it possible for even cash-strapped shoppers to feed their families without breaking the bank -- even at a time like this. The last time Costco raised membership prices was in June 2017, when the cost of a basic membership increased from $55 to $60. To be fair, this wouldn't necessarily be a direct response to inflation, but rather, part of a pattern Costco has long upheld -- implementing membership fee hikes every five to six years.