Two tools used in the leasing game are Money Factor (cost of borrowing money) and the Residual Value (typically expressed as a % or 0.00 multiplier).
I have made money leasing particular types of vehicles with low-low MFs and a high RVs. Sell-out before end on lease or when market dictates and...
Correct. "Spit-back" characteristics where based on standardized delivery rate at the dispensing pump. I worked in this field many decades ago but I seem to remember 10gpm flow rate was the target.
Costco may boost this rate to get higher throughput through the refueling lanes.