The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 1 proposed a rule that in certain U.S. Midwest states, it would allow sales of gasoline with a higher ethanol blend — a win for corn growers but a potential logistical challenge for the oil industry, according to Reuters. The proposal comes in response to a request…
Growth Energy Favors Rule Expanding E15 Markets in Arizona
Growth Energy praised the Arizona Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures Services Division for allowing the sale of E15 in the greater Phoenix area under the state’s Clean Burning Gasoline (CBG) program. While E15 is currently allowed in other areas in Arizona, regional restrictions will no longer discourage retailers from bringing new options to the…
Love’s Travel Stops Offers New Discount
Love’s Travel Stops has announced its new 10-cent auto fuel discount. The discount, which customers can redeem on the Love’s Connect app, is now available at Love’s locations in 40 states through April 30. “As the leader in Highway Hospitality, we continue to focus on providing more value to meet customers’ needs,” said Francie Koop, director…
Economic News to Affect Oil Market
Last week, OPEC+ decided to maintain current production levels and not make any cuts, which led to lower oil prices, according to AAA. Over the past week, the national average for a gallon of gas barely budged, drifting lower by three cents to $3.47. But Friday’s blockbuster U.S. report of 517,000 jobs added in January,…
Advance Auto Parts and Joe Montana Announce New Promotion
Advance Auto Parts has announced its “Big Game Most Valuable Play” promotion. During this promotion, if any quarterback completes a touchdown pass of at least 25 yards during the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. 12, in Arizona, 25 lucky fans will score a year of free gasoline at Shell stations nationwide and receive a $500…
NAG Talks Fuel Strategy
The National Advisory Group (NAG) has invited the convenience store industry to attend its annual conference on March 26-29 in Austin, Texas. One of its general sessions will cover the changing fuel landscape, including the integration of electric vehicles and alternative fuels. Leading authorities will discuss how the forecourt will evolve over the next five…
TravelCenters of America to Expand Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
TravelCenters of America (TA) announced an agreement with Electrify America to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging at select TA/Petro locations, with the first stations planned to be deployed in 2023. With a goal of installing approximately 1,000 individual chargers at 200 locations along major highways over five years, TA will purchase Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast…
GPM Investments Announces Winter Savings
GPM Investments LLC has announced its latest seasonal promotions, running now through March 29. Available in all stores across the company’s family of community brands, these winter deals help customers save on gas and stay warm with hot beverage deals. In addition, GPM is offering deals to stock up on essentials this season with extra savings…
Colonial Oil Industries Acquires Strickland Oil Co.
Colonial Oil Industries Inc. announced it has acquired Strickland Oil Co. effective Jan. 16, 2023. Strickland Oil has serviced Savannah, Ga., and the surrounding region for 47 years delivering commercial fuel and lubricants as well as operating a card lock location in Pooler, Ga. “Colonial Oil is excited about this opportunity to add customers in…
Fuel Variety Key to Decarbonization
As a new year begins and legislatures across the nation push to further environmentally friendly agendas, convenience store retailers are assessing future demand to determine how to best compete in a changing fuel landscape. 2022 posed many challenges for consumers and retailers alike as gas prices reached record-high digits. Although consumers still needed to drive,…