Pilot debuts autonomous truck terminal

The service, launched in partnership with self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics, has been almost a year in the making.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 22, 2023

Maverik accepting Comdata fleet cards

This is the second move the western retailer has made in the last month to encourage professional drivers to use its pumps.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 15, 2023

Rogers Petroleum acquires family-owned competitor

The move includes three c-stores in Tennessee among other petroleum-related products and services.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 7, 2023

Maverik offering truck and RV fuel discounts at 80 locations

The convenience retailer partnered with tech company TruckSmarter which, beyond fuel savings, lets drivers book loads and improve their cash flows.

By Brett Dworski • July 20, 2023

BP to pay $10.75M in natural gas price manipulation case

The oil giant paid over $24.3 million in December 2020 for the matter, but won an appeal for the penalty to be reviewed.

By Brett Dworski • July 14, 2023

ExxonMobil makes $4.9B acquisition to reduce carbon footprint

Purchasing Denbury will give the oil giant the largest owned and operated carbon dioxide pipeline network in the U.S.

By Brett Dworski • July 13, 2023

Fuel asset optimization company announces 3 new executives

Titan Cloud, which monitors half the gas throughput in the U.S. and works with chains like 7-Eleven and Circle K, has added a new CFO, CRO and VP of marketing.

By Jessica Loder • July 13, 2023

Global Fuels acquires 241-location Canadian fuel business

The acquisition cements Global Fuels as a major player in Canada and gives it a large number of locations adjacent to Loblaw grocery stores.

By Jessica Loder • July 10, 2023

Parker’s names new VP of fuel

Ricky John has more than 20 years of experience in downstream oil and gas distribution, including various roles at Sunoco LP and Murphy USA.

By Brett Dworski • June 26, 2023

How Stewart’s Shops is preparing for the EV future

As the chain continues to grow the number of chargers across its footprint, about 80% of its EV customers come into the store, a spokesperson said.

By Amanda Baltazar • June 22, 2023

Pilot brings digital diesel payments to over 800 locations

Relay Payments’ app-based system uses secure codes to make transactions, allowing drivers to avoid worries about fraud, said Spencer Barkoff, the company’s co-founder and president.

By Jessica Loder • June 16, 2023

Phillips 66 completes $3.8B fuels acquisition

The company agreed to purchase the public shares of DCP Midstream, one of the largest midstream operators in the U.S., back in January.

By Brett Dworski • June 15, 2023

Back to Basics: How to implement EV charging stations

The service can draw customers and revenue to convenience stores, but it brings additional costs and may not be the right fit for certain markets.

By Amanda Baltazar • June 14, 2023

Chevron to purchase PDC Energy for $6.3B

The acquisition, which is expected to close by the end of the year, should add $1 billion in free cash flow to the oil major’s financials.

By Jessica Loder • May 22, 2023

Majors Management sells recently acquired commercial fuels business

Offloading that segment will allow the retailer to focus on the fast-growing c-store side of its business, according to its president.

By Brett Dworski • May 17, 2023

US supports sale of CITGO by next summer

The Biden administration has said it would no longer protect the Venezuelan state-owned oil giant from seizure to pay off creditors.

By Brett Dworski • May 8, 2023

Sunoco grows fuel distribution arm with $110M acquisition

The company plans to continue seeking deals, CEO Joe Kim said on a recent earnings call.

By Brett Dworski • May 3, 2023

Parkland links loyalty program with Air Canada

The new partnership will let members of both companies’ rewards platforms combine their accounts, resulting in more earnings and benefits from each business.

By Brett Dworski • April 19, 2023

ExxonMobil exploring ‘blockbuster’ acquisition of fracking firm

While talks are still in early stages, the deal would be the company’s biggest move since its merger with Mobil Corp. 

By Jessica Loder • April 11, 2023

What does convenience look like in a future where fuel matters less?

The c-store model hasn’t changed much in recent decades, but new formats from Yesway, Casey’s and Urban Value Corner Store offer key insights to addressing the rise of electrification, writes Frank Beard.

By Frank Beard • March 28, 2023

Arko to enhance its loyalty program and EV charging capabilities in 2023, CEO says

The retailer said during its earnings call that development of its new mobile app is in the “final stages,” while its electrification initiatives remain “aggressive.”

By Brett Dworski • March 1, 2023

Global Partners to include EV charging at all new Alltown Fresh stores, CEO says

The retailer will also build ports at six existing stores, as it has secured more than $800,000 in grants for the project.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 27, 2023

Chevron promotes Mark A. Nelson to vice chairman

The longtime executive will lead strategy and sustainability, corporate affairs and business development functions, as well as take on additional corporate responsibilities.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 27, 2023

BP’s acquisition of TA signals that big oil is back in the c-store game

Last week’s $1.3 billion deal will prompt more fuel companies to stock up on retail stores to diversify their assets in the face of disruption, experts say.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 23, 2023

Shell’s directors being sued for mismanaging climate risk

ClientEarth, one of the fuel giant’s investors, claims the company’s current policy doesn’t align with the Paris Agreement.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 10, 2023