According to a report released by AAA, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has fallen eight cents over the past week to $4.80. The primary reason for the decline is lower demand at the pump as fewer people fueled up over the past two weeks. The lull, however, could end with the arrival…

President and CEO of Pump N Pantry Scott Quigg has joined the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) board of directors after its annual board meeting in June. He joins to fill the role of Sam Anderson. With 34 years of experience in the retail and petroleum industries, Quigg leads Pump N Pantry and its affiliates…

Kellogg Co. has introduced a new line of Special K Protein Snack Bars, which are designed for quick and easy consumption. Small but mighty, with six grams of protein and 90 calories per bar, they make it easy to refuel on the go. The protein bars come in two distinct flavors: Berry Vanilla and Brownie […]

Parker’s was recently voted the No. 3 Best Gas Station Brand in the U.S. in the 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest conducted by USA Today. The contest took place over a four-week public voting timeline. Parker’s was previously voted the No. 6 Best Gas Station Brand in 2021 and the No. 8 Best Gas…

Mountain Express Oil (MEX) has announced a partnership with petroleum wholesaler and distributor VM Petro, which is owned by Manoj Narang. For Narang, the win-win partnership was decided after 10 minutes of meeting Turjo Wadud, co-CEO of Mountain Express Oil. Narang, originally from India, was employed as both CPA and lawyer and moved to New…

Love’s Travel Stops announced it is bringing 115 new jobs to Johnson County with a new location in Clarksville, Ark. The new travel stop — located off of Interstate 40 — boasts 114 truck parking spaces. “Opening our 16th location in Arkansas means giving customers better access to clean and safe places while they’re on…

TravelCenters of America has announced that it will again be launching its annual Round Up campaign, which supports the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF). From July 1 until the end of August, guests at participating TA, Petro and TA Express locations will have the opportunity to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar,…

Wenzel’s Farm’s naturally smoked snack sticks come in four different flavors and are all gluten free, MSG free and have no artificial flavors, fillers, binders or corn syrup. The flavors include: Jalapeno Cheddar, the original Beef, Teriyaki and Mango Habanero. Each two-ounce variety of Wenzel’s Snack Sticks is made using premium cuts of beef, which […]

This summer, Altadis U.S.A. is releasing a new introduction to its Nicaraguan tobacco brand Omar Ortez. The new product — Omar Ortez Connecticuts — is a cigar that delivers a flavor profile that has never been seen in this brand. The cigar features a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and a balanced blend of 100% Nicaraguan […]

Mountain Express Oil has announced the acquisition of Texon Oil and its 24 Sunoco-branded retail locations. The transaction was facilitated by Petroleum Equity Group (PEG). The facilities acquired were a blend of auto service bays and convenience stores managed under a mostly company-operated or commission agent model. The sale also included two vacant parcels adjacent…