Fuels

  • A photo of FreeWire chargers at a Parkland On the Run location in Hope, British Columbia.
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    Parkland receives $9.5M for EV charging in Quebec

    The money, which will be used to fund 104 charging outlets at Parkland’s Marché Express c-stores, comes as part of the province’s 2030 Plan for a Green Economy.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    Pilot, GM surpass 200 EV charging sites

    The partnership, which originated in 2022, has resulted in nearly 850 charging stalls in nearly 40 states.

    By • Sept. 16, 2025
  • A photo of the exterior of a travel stop. Signs on the front wall of the gray and red building say "Pilot," Welcome," "Subway" and "Cinnabon."
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    Pilot names next president of Pilot Energy

    Jesús Guerra, who brings more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector, takes on the fuel supply chain role as Gary Hoogeveen announces his retirement.

    By • Sept. 15, 2025
  • A photo of the exterior of a gas station and convenience store. The fuel canopy is red and reads "Adventure's first stop" and "Maverik" while signs on the gas pumps and stores say "Maverik."
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    Maverik expands cardless payment options

    The retailer’s partnership with Piston lets professional drivers initiate a fuel payment via QR or authorization codes.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    Circle K grows fleet payment options

    Alimentation Couche-Tard is partnering with Relay to add more than 500 truck-accessible locations to the fintech company’s network.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
  • A photo of a compressed natural gas filling station under a white, blue and green canopy. The canopy says "Love's" on the two visible sides.
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    Love’s continues CNG focus

    The travel center company opened a compressed natural gas station in California, its first since it rebranded its alternative fuels division.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    BP partners with Wex on new fleet card

    Drivers will be able to use the Earnify card at more than 8,000 gas stations across the U.S., including TravelCenters of America and Amoco locations.

    By • July 28, 2025
  • A photo of a person holding the fuelling nozzle of a gas pump.
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    The Road Ahead: The future of convenience still runs on gas

    Reports of liquid fuel’s death have been greatly exaggerated. While c-stores still need to innovate, they shouldn’t be afraid of their roots, write Frank Beard and Brandon Lawrence.

    By Frank Beard and Brandon Lawrence • June 30, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: Costco’s fueling ambitions

    As the big box retailer prepares its first standalone gas station, we’re taking a look at how the company’s fueling business has fared recently.

    By • June 20, 2025
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    Costco to open first standalone gas station

    The big-box giant’s latest project, set to open in 2026, will also be its largest fueling site yet, featuring a 17,185-square-foot canopy with 40 fill-up positions.

    By • June 13, 2025
  • A photo of the inside of a convenience store. A sign on the wall says Applegreen c-store.
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    Applegreen adds EV chargers in New Jersey

    The retailer added charging infrastructure at eight locations along two of the state’s largest thoroughfares.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    RaceTrac accepting QuikQ cards at truck fueling sites

    The fleet card is the latest step the Atlanta-based retailer is taking to improve security and the customer experience in its forecourts.

    By • June 10, 2025
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    Circle K launches fleet payment mobile app

    The program, developed alongside Car IQ, is designed to help drivers avoid credit card skimmers at the pump.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    Shell finalizes acquisition of PDI’s fuel rewards program

    The deal gives the oil and gas company control of a loyalty program whose members fuel up four times more often than nonmembers.

    By • May 6, 2025
  • A photo of a set of electric vehicle chargers under a canopy. The canopy is red and yellow and the words on it say EV.
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    Love’s acquires 44 CNG locations

    Its Trillium Energy Solutions division, which has now rebranded to Love’s Alternative Energy, purchased a mix of public and private compressed natural gas stations.

    By • April 29, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: C-stores’ forecourt fortunes are evolving

    Walmart expands its gas station ambitions, Pilot hits an EV charging milestone and c-store leaders share fuel sales metrics.

    By • March 28, 2025
  • A photo of an EV charging location. The canopy over the chargers says "Flying J. GM Energy."
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    Pilot EV charging network passes 130 locations

    The travel center company’s partnership with EVgo and General Motors has reached over half of U.S. states.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    What 5 major c-store chains are saying about fuel sales

    CEOs, CFOs and other leaders from retailers like Murphy USA, Casey’s General Stores and Arko discuss the shifting gas landscape.

    By , • March 25, 2025
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    EG America debuts business fleet card

    The retailer will roll out its Alloy Fleet+ Card in partnership with fintech firm AtoB later in the first quarter.

    By • Feb. 26, 2025
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    Citgo outlines Western US expansion

    The fuel provider has extended its brand licensing program to retailers in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
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    Arko rolls out fuel discounts up to $2

    Members of the company’s Fas Rewards program can stack discounts up to that level as Arko continues focusing on price-conscious shoppers.

    By • Feb. 11, 2025
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    RaceTrac makes more in-store and fuel tech upgrades

    The Atlanta-based retailer has overhauled its product labeling operations and added a cardless payment option for truck drivers at the pump.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
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    What’s ahead for c-stores in 2025?

    With economic conditions still tight and the political landscape uncertain, retailers will be focused on improving amenities to get people into their stores.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
  • A photo of a person plugging an EV charging plug into a vehicle. There is a building in the background with signs that say "TA," "Welcome" and "Jacksonville South travel center." The EV charger has wording that reads "BP Pulse."
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    Courtesy of TravelCenters of America
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    BP Pulse opens first charging hub at TravelCenters of America

    The Jacksonville, Florida, location is the first of at least 40 TA sites that will get electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Shell Rotella adds fuel card

    The new offering helps professional drivers save money at almost 9,000 fueling locations in the U.S. and Canada.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025