Fuels: Page 2
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Column
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Jessica Loder • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Yesway adopts Relay’s fuel payment software
The cardless platform allows more fleets and drivers to avoid fraud caused by card skimming.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 30, 2023 -
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 Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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 Jeff Wells • Nov. 20, 2023 -
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 Brett Dworski • Nov. 14, 2023 -
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 Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2023 -
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 Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2023 -
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 Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2023 -
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 Brett Dworski • Nov. 1, 2023 -
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 Jessica Loder • Oct. 3, 2023 -
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 -
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 Brett Dworski • Sept. 28, 2023 -
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 -
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 Jessica Loder • Aug. 25, 2023 -
GoMart adds new fuel management tech
The convenience retailer partnered with Warren Rogers for forecourt diagnostics, fuel system compliance documentation and more.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 23, 2023 -
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 Brett Dworski • Aug. 22, 2023 -
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 Jessica Loder • Aug. 15, 2023