"If you bought the largest size styrofoam drink cup at the gas station, the price was about $1.09 at the end of December 2025, according to TikTok. While it appears the price of the largest styrofoam cup has increased to $1.19 in 2026, it's still quite a leap in price to simply use your own cup. The cost to refill your own washable cup was most recently listed as $1.99, according to Reddit."
"Because it is more expensive to get a refill rather than simply buying a new cup, this Buc-ee's policy is inadvertently discouraging customers from reusing their refillable cups. It could even encourage customers to buy the largest styrofoam cup only to pour their drink into their own mug and immediately toss the single-use cup. Ultimately, it's easier to create unnecessary waste with this pricing model."
Refilling a reusable, washable cup at Buc-ee's has been reported to cost more than purchasing the largest styrofoam drink cup. Customer reports listed the largest styrofoam cup at about $1.09 at the end of December 2025 and about $1.19 in 2026, while refilling a personal washable cup was listed as $1.99. Earlier reports showed refill prices of $1.19 and $1.29 in 2025. Prices appear to fluctuate by location or state. The higher refill price discourages reuse and can prompt customers to purchase a single-use cup only to pour into their own vessel, increasing waste. The largest refillable cup size remains unclear.
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