Brentwood, Tenn.-based Delek U.S. Holdings responded to a letter from CVR Energy Inc., its largest shareholder with a 15% ownership stake, that called for changes at Delek and saying the fuel producer’s stock is undervalued. CVR wants Delek to sell its more than 250 retail convenience stores in Texas and New Mexico. CVR also advised…
Enmarket Opens New Georgia Travel Center
Savannah, Ga.-based Enmarket recently opened its latest new store, located in Pooler, Ga. The travel center serves both regular travelers and heavy truck traffic. The new Pooler, Ga., store — Enmarket’s fourth in the west Chatham municipality — is Enmarket 128th store. The chain’s expansion in Chatham County beginning in 2020 went from the eastside…
Marathon Names New CFO
Marathon Petroleum Corp. this week announced that Maryann T. Mannen will succeed retiring CFO Donald C. Templin. Mannen will join the company as executive vice president and CFO effective Jan. 25. “Having spent nearly a decade as CFO in the energy services and manufacturing sectors, Maryann brings the financial acumen and strategic leadership experience critical…
Stewart’s Shops Completes Red-Kap Deal
Stewart’s Shops has completed its acquisition of Red-Kap. The acquired assets include eight convenience stores, four car washes (one is currently under construction) and a fuel distribution to 75-plus dealers, which is the heart of the deal. Stewart’s Shops will maintain the branding of the Mobil, Citgo and Sunoco stations, and will convert two of…
Mirabito Customer Wins Gas for a Year
Mirabito Convenience Stores announced the 2020 winner of its “Win Free Gas for a Year” contest. The lucky customer is Tammy Conklin, of Chenango Bridge, N.Y. She is the seventh winner of the “Free Gas for a Year” contest, which ran from July through October this past year. To enter the contest, customers were asked…
Diesel Fuel Residue Remover
Still trying to find something to clean those oily diesel pumps? Deezy Diesel Fuel Residue Remover breaks down fuel residue on contact. Cleaning is as easy as spraying, pausing, and rinsing with clean water. No scrubbing and no dangerous, noxious fumes for your employees. Deezy Diesel Fuel Residue Remover even gets impossible fuel stains off […]
TA Now Handling EnerSys Odyssey, NorthStar Batteries
Now professional drivers can start receiving repair services under warranty for Odyssey and NorthStar batteries at any TravelCenters of America TA Truck Service center across the country. The new partnership provides fleets easy access to a support network no matter where they purchased the battery, both original equipment (OE) and aftermarket purchases. In addition, any…
Gas Price Jump Likely in 2021
2021 may feature a sharp rally in gas prices by year end, according to GasBuddy. The national average could rise to as high as $3 per gallon should the nation broadly recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. While the risk exists for some pain at the pumps during the year, GasBuddy expects the yearly average will…
CITGO Readies for Touchless Pay
Purchasing fuel, food and merchandise from a mobile device, receiving customized offers and rolling back prices at the pump will soon be a reality at more than 4,500 CITGO branded retail locations in the U.S. Houston-based CITGO will soon release a mobile app that will integrate and support Connected Car and the CITGO shopper loyalty…
CITGO Outlines Stance on Corporate Responsibility
Marking a new chapter of heightened corporate transparency, responsibility and accountability, CITGO Petroleum Corp. released its first-ever report detailing the company’s extensive environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. The new report, “A Clear Direction Forward,” represents a significant shift in the company’s prior approach to corporate responsibility reporting, with an increased emphasis on ethics and…