Fuels
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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 fueling 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 -
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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 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 -
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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 Jessica Loder • 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 Brett Dworski • 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 Jessica Loder • 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 Brett Dworski • 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 Jessica Loder • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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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 Jessica Loder • 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 Jessica Loder • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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Deep Dive9 trends for c-stores to watch in 2025
This year will see c-stores refining strategies across the business, from loyalty to foodservice to technology and beyond.
By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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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
