Americans who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. More than 109 million people — an almost 34% increase from 2020 — will travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation out of…

Shell Oil Co. and PDI, the management software company in charge of the Fuel Rewards program, have announced AAdvantage, the American Airlines loyalty program, is joining the Fuel Rewards program as its first airline partner. The addition of AAdvantage means that its members will now be able to earn two AAdvantage miles for every gallon…

Growth Energy, the nation’s largest association of biofuel producers and supporters, released a new report showcasing nearly universal compatibility with fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol (E15) among vehicles on the road today. The report was prepared at the request of Growth Energy by Air Improvement Resource Inc. (AIR), a leading engineering and consulting firm specializing in inventory modeling…

Drivers in 2021 are facing the highest holiday gas prices in seven years; it’s little wonder the added stress of paying for gas on top of holiday travel gets transferred to the road. With the national average price of gas now around $3.34 per gallon, more than $1 more than last year, consumers’ driving habits…

Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in four new locations that opened last week with a combined addition of 280 truck parking spaces and more than 190 jobs to the communities where they’re located. “Love’s is continuing to open new locations into the holidays to help get professional drivers and four-wheel customers to their…

Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) and ACI Worldwide announced their collaboration on a point-to-point encryption (P2PE) data security offering that will increase protection for consumers’ credit and debit cards at fueling dispensers, significantly reducing the risks of costly data breaches for these merchants. DFS is a leading developer of advanced customer-focused technologies, services and solutions for…

Pump prices continue their slow seasonal descent, according to AAA, despite a slight rebound in oil prices due to waning fears of a global slowdown caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant. The national average for a gallon of gas fell two cents on the week to $3.33. “Gas prices tend to fall a bit this time…

EG America announced that it has sold $4 billion in fuel through its SmartPay Rewards program since its launch in January 2013. Over the last four years, fuel sales from SmartPay rewards have doubled from $2 billion, making the program one of the most preferred methods of payment at the retailer. The program is free…

Jump Start Stores is a rapidly expanding retail chain based in the Kansas market focused on providing “Simply Better Gasoline.” Jump Start has designed a fuel program to offer its customers choice at the pump, whether they’re looking for a more economical choice, a more powerful octane or a more environmentally friendly fuel grade. Having…

By now, most of us are well aware of climate change and the emphasis it places on reducing our collective carbon footprint. The fact is, you can’t avoid the sustainability movement anymore. Here’s some background information to prove that sustainability doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it’s an opportunity for your c-store’s growth. Policies…