Fuels
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Retrieved from TA.
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 -
Retrieved from Relex.
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 -
Retrieved from Onvo.
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 -
Retrieved from EG America.
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 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
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 -
Permission granted by TravelCenters of America
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 -
Courtesy of Dairy Council of Arizona
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 -
Retrieved from Volta.
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 -
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RaceTrac adds fleet card to payment options
Adding the ability to use Fuelman cards is the latest enhancement the convenience retailer has made to its business.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Screenshot from Google Street View
Hutch’s updates fuel monitoring tech
The Oklahoma-based convenience retailer tapped Warren Roger’s fuelWRAp system to monitor fuel stocks and pinpoint problems quickly.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Retrieved from Sunoco.
Sunoco strikes $7.3B fuels acquisition
The deal comes just two weeks after the Dallas-based oil company sold over 200 c-stores to 7-Eleven for $1 billion.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Pilot names new SVP of alternative fuels
Shannon Sturgil will oversee the development of the travel center chain’s sustainable energy transition, which includes its EV charging program.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Maverik brings Relay’s fuel payment tech to 86 stores
The Salt Lake City-based c-store retailer joins Yesway and Pilot in tapping into Relay’s contactless purchasing platform.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Permission granted by Stinker Stores
Deep Dive9 trends that will shape the c-store industry in 2024
As convenience retailers consider new layouts, flavors and technology, the ability to be efficient with operations will be key, experts say.
By C-Store Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Road Ahead: Why retailers need to focus on fuel in 2024
As retailers explore EV charging opportunities, they risk ignoring the increasingly competitive liquid fuels landscape, columnist Frank Beard and co-author Brandon Lawrence write.
By Frank Beard and Brandon Lawrence • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Retrieved from Casey's.
How well did our predictions for 2023 fare? Here are our honest grades.
Heading into 2023, we thought retail media, digital loyalty, EV charging and a few other topics would dominate the industry. We were right about some — and way off about one.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Screenshot from a Gulf Oil commercial
RaceTrac names new Gulf Oil COO
Ron Sabia, who served as Gulf’s president for several years, rejoins the company as its acquisition by RaceTrac's fuel supply and trading subsidiary is finalized.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Retrieved from RGV website.
Texas fuel company files for bankruptcy
RGV, which mainly services the Rio Grande Valley, continues to operate as it awaits court permission to use debtor-in-possession financing.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 14, 2023
