Fuels
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Oxxo testing fuel-less c-stores in the US as expansion continues
The Mexican convenience store giant has begun opening sites that don’t offer gasoline — an opportunity that has bedeviled American retailers.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 29, 2025 -
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Par Pacific closes $100M deal to build largest renewable fuels facility in Hawai’i
It’s unclear how the facility will impact Par Pacific’s convenience retailing network in the state, which includes about 89 locations under the company’s Hele banner.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 27, 2025 -
Retrieved from Casey's.
Casey’s bringing Rechargeries to c-stores in 6 states
The rollout will start with two stores in both Illinois and Missouri, as well as one each in Arkansas, Indiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 24, 2025 -
Retrieved from SC Fuels.
Pilot-owned fuel distributor acquires West Coast competitor
The deal includes Down Energy’s six cardlock facilities, fleet card, and delivered fuels and lubricants distribution businesses in Southern California.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 21, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Electric EraElectric Era to launch EV fast charging generation 2.0 for c-stores at NACS
The power play: New platform is purpose-built to boost in-store sales, speed up installation times and cut energy costs – just in time for NACS.
By Jordan Con • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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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 Jessica Loder • 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 Jessica Loder • Sept. 16, 2025 -
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Pilot names next president of energy division
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 Jessica Loder • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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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 Jessica Loder • 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 Jessica Loder • Sept. 9, 2025 -
Courtesy of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
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 Jessica Loder • 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 Jessica Loder • July 28, 2025 -
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ColumnThe 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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Column3 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 Jessica Loder • 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 Brett Dworski • June 13, 2025 -
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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 Jessica Loder • 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 Jessica Loder • 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 Brett Dworski • May 20, 2025 -
Retrieved from Shell.
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 Jessica Loder • May 6, 2025 -
Courtesy of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
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 Jessica Loder • April 29, 2025 -
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Column3 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 Jessica Loder • March 28, 2025 -
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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 Jessica Loder • 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 Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • March 25, 2025 -
Courtesy of EG Group
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 Jessica Loder • Feb. 26, 2025 -
Retrieved from Citgo.
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 Brett Dworski • Feb. 20, 2025
