Fuels: Page 2


  • A photo of the exterior of a Maverik location.
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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 Jan. 10, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    9 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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    The 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
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    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 Dec. 18, 2023
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    Screenshot from a Gulf Oil commercial

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    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 Dec. 15, 2023
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    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 Dec. 14, 2023
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    Fuel theft is quietly hurting c-store retailers. Here’s how to prevent it.

    While in-store crime has been a focus for the industry, companies also need to make sure they’re securing their forecourt.

    By Dec. 6, 2023
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    Yesway adopts Relay’s fuel payment software

    The cardless platform allows more fleets and drivers to avoid fraud caused by card skimming.

    By Nov. 30, 2023
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    Courtesy of Brookwood Financial Partners
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    Joseph Petrowski, who helped fuel Yesway and Cumberland Farms expansions, has passed away

    Yesway Chairman and CEO Thomas Trkla announced the news in a LinkedIn post, noting Petrowski was a “true legend” in the industry.

    By Nov. 21, 2023
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    More Americans will hit the road this Thanksgiving

    Nearly 50 million Americans are projected to travel by car during the holiday period, fueled in part by falling gas prices.

    By Nov. 20, 2023
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    Parkland’s EV charging performing better than anticipated, CEO says

    High usage and backcourt conversion rates along with government support have been key, multiple executives noted during Parkland’s 2023 investor day.

    By Nov. 14, 2023
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    Buc-ee’s joins Mercedes-Benz EV charging network

    The initial rollout will include chargers at 30 of the retailer’s travel centers by the end of 2024.

    By Nov. 9, 2023
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    Global Partners makes $305M fuels acquisition

    The deal for 25 liquid energy terminals along the Atlantic Coast, in the Southeast and in Texas will more than double the company’s footprint of these facilities.

    By Nov. 9, 2023
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    Titan Cloud taps Petro West’s site management software

    The platform combines human and automated tools to help small and independent petroleum companies navigate fuel management challenges.

    By Nov. 8, 2023
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    Offen Petroleum acquires Texas-based wholesale business

    The deal adds over 150 gas stations to Offen’s network as it aims to expand throughout the Lone Star State and surrounding markets.

    By Nov. 1, 2023
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    Enhanced payment security, faster checkout are top consumer demands, according to survey

    Consumers also judge c-stores on cleanliness, service and amenities, Dover Fueling Solutions noted in its latest report.

    By Oct. 3, 2023
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    SoCal grocer Gelson’s launches ‘premium’ c-store format

    The grocery chain plans to sell coffee, snacks, meals and convenience items at a fleet of vehicle-charging facilities under development by startup Rove.

    By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Titan Cloud acquires fuel analytics company

    The fuel optimization firm that works with 7-Eleven, Yesway and Circle K will add about 20,000 sites to its monitoring network with the deal.

    By Sept. 28, 2023
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    Chevron and Brightmark’s Florida dairy digester project marks first renewable gas delivery

    The shipment comes as the energy companies expand a venture to fund anaerobic digesters at farms throughout the country. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Chevron brings ‘more modern look’ to Texaco sites with refresh

    The updated elements, including a 3D canopy design and an “evolved” color scheme, will be incorporated into all locations by 2026. 

    By Aug. 25, 2023
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    GoMart adds new fuel management tech

    The convenience retailer partnered with Warren Rogers for forecourt diagnostics, fuel system compliance documentation and more.

    By Aug. 23, 2023
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    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 Aug. 22, 2023
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    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 Aug. 15, 2023
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    Rogers Petroleum acquires family-owned competitor

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

    By Aug. 7, 2023
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    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 July 20, 2023