 And in a better than expected report from the government, consumer prices declined 0.1% from May to June after having remained flat the previous month. It's going to cost a little more for access to that famous rotisserie chicken and low gas prices. Costco has announced it's raising its annual membership rates for the first time in seven years. Regular memberships will go up five bucks while executive memberships will increase $10. The new rates are effective for all renewals that take place after September 1st.