Fuels
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MAPCO adds senior discount to loyalty program
While much of the c-store industry remains focused on Gen Z and younger consumers, MAPCO is reaching out to older shoppers.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Gas prices approach 3-year low as election nears
The U.S. average price of fuel hasn’t fallen below $3 since 2021. As of Monday, that stood at $3.07 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Global Partners brings pay-by-text to over 300 c-stores
The service texts the user, who can input the pump number to fuel up and automatically charge the card on record.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Amazon, BP team up on fuel discount
Customers can connect their Amazon account to the new Earnify app, which rolled out earlier this month, for a combined 10 cents off per gallon.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Sunoco, 7-Eleven add fuel payment options
The two deals add digital payments for fleets to a combined 12,500-plus additional sites.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Vertex Energy files for bankruptcy with $422M of debt
The Texas-based refiner says its chapter 11 filing stemmed from its struggles to capitalize on the renewable fuels market.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Love’s adds digital payment method
Relay Payments allows for greater security while buying fuel and other fleet necessities, and is now available at more than 2,200 truck stops.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Phillips 66 augments fleet fueling payment options
The DriverDash mobile app allows fleet drivers to pay for fuel more safely at more than 5,500 Phillips 66, Conoco and 76-branded gas stations.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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2 Southern fuel wholesalers merge
Mississippi-based Waring Oil has acquired the commercial fuels division of Lavigne Oil, which specializes in servicing Louisiana retailers.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Love’s surpasses 100 EV chargers
The retailer will break ground on four NEVI-funded charging stations in Pennsylvania and four in Kentucky this year.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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TA breaks ground on first public truck charging station
The new project is expected to go live by early 2025 with four 400 kilowatt chargers followed by a 1 megawatt charger in 2026.
By Brett Dworski • July 26, 2024 -
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Citgo testing loyalty program additions
The fuel company will pilot several new features for its Club Citgo platform in six states over the next few months.
By Jessica Loder • July 25, 2024 -
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Circle K accepting QuikQ’s fuel cards and security platform at 381 stores
While food deals have stolen the c-store value spotlight this year, operators have quietly offered more ways for customers to also save at the pump.
By Brett Dworski • July 23, 2024 -
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Onvo debuts private label fuel, first branded gas station
The East Coast retailer also brought Relay Payments’ fuel payment technology to 22 of its locations this week.
By Brett Dworski • July 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from Phillips 66 press release.
5 burning c-store industry questions for the rest of 2024
With uncertainties inside and outside stores, convenience retailers have their eyes on consumer spending, EVs, gas consumption and employment levels.
By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • July 10, 2024 -
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EG America joins WEX’s fuel savings network
Members can now receive pre-negotiated fuel discounts as well as savings on “other essential products and services” at the retailer’s locations.
By Brett Dworski • July 1, 2024 -
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7-Eleven unveils first ‘social promotion’ for fuel discount
Customers can get 30 cents off one fill-up now through June 10 with the promotion, which is focused on social media and word of mouth.
By Jessica Loder • June 4, 2024 -
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Maverik brings on another fuel and fleet card partnership
TransConnect Services, which also works with 7-Eleven, Casey’s General Stores, Kwik Trip and other major retailers, wants to expand its reach in the western half of the U.S.
By Brett Dworski • May 28, 2024 -
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Gilbarco debuts EV charging infrastructure for c-stores
The new platform offers site selection assistance and EV funding options, as well as charging hardware and software.
By Brett Dworski • May 15, 2024 -
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TravelCenters of America brings on AtoB’s fleet fuel cards
Drivers who have the card can receive a fuel discount of 42 cents per gallon every time they fill up.
By Brett Dworski • May 3, 2024 -
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Chevron, Brightmark grow dairy digester network with Southwest renewable plant
The facility will transform manure into biogas from Caballero Dairy in Eloy, Arizona.
By Nathan Owens • April 17, 2024 -
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Shell USA nixing Volta brand this summer
The oil giant is laying off the EV charging subsidiary’s employees on May 31, with “the vast majority” of them being offered jobs at Shell, according to a WARN notice.
By Brett Dworski • April 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Franklin Electric Fueling Systems3 ways to leverage must-have c-store equipment for operational savings
Learn how c-store operators are leveraging equipment to cut maintenance costs and maintain a competitive edge.
April 1, 2024 -
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When should retailers replace their fuel tanks?
Many tanks are approaching their warranty expiration after an EPA rule change three decades ago. But experts say proper maintenance can extend the service life well beyond that period.
By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024 -
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Huck’s adds touchless payments for fleets
The convenience retailer is the latest to add this capability as it seeks to win over more business from corporate accounts and professional drivers.
By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024
