Southwest U.S. petroleum fuel system equipment, installation and service provider D&H United Fueling Solutions has acquired Petroleum Marketers Equipment Co. of Oklahoma City. Petroleum Marketers is a full-service petroleum industry supplier covering the state of Oklahoma and northern Texas with branches in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Dallas-Ft. Worth. The combined companies will have approximately 350…
Growth Energy CEO Testifies for Subcommittee
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor participated in the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy hearing titled “Renewable Energy – Growth and Opportunities for our Rural Economies.” In the hearing, Skor spoke on biofuels’ ability to drive economic growth using data from a new Growth Energy study, achieve…
CITGO Announces New Director Appointments
Boards of Directors of Houston-based CITGO Holding Inc. and CITGO Petroleum Corp. today announced new appointments to their respective boards of directors. Elio José Tortolero, Samuel Wilhelm and Ernesto José Hernández Bolívar have been named to the CITGO Holding board, with Glixon Mavarez and Pablo Pérez continuing as CITGO Holding directors. In addition, Ernesto José…
What Diesel Drivers Expect From Your Fuel
The diesel vehicle drivers and fleets fueling up at your c-store locations are looking for a product that performs well. Are you offering what they need? Here are three major performance traits your diesel customers want and need. Lubricity Diesel engines and parts like fuel pumps and injectors require lubrication to prevent damage. Lubricity is…
Forecourt Marketing Strategies Evolve
C-stores continue to evolve to attract and retain customers from the forecourt to the store, starting with a clean, welcoming exterior and a distinct brand identity. Video displays and offers encourage in-store visits, and loyalty programs and mobile payment options keep customers coming back for a better, more seamless experience. Spicewood, Texas-based Texas Born (TXB),…
Fourth of July Weekend to See Record-Breaking Gas Prices
At $3.09 per gallon, the national gas price average is at its highest of the year and still rising. That average will increase, possibly as much as another five cents, in the lead up to Fourth of July as AAA forecasts a record-breaking 43.6 million Americans will hit the road for a holiday getaway. While…
FTC Orders 7-Eleven Divest Some Speedway Deal Stores
7-Eleven Inc. and Marathon Petroleum Corp. have agreed to divest hundreds of stores used to sell gasoline and diesel fuel in 293 local markets across 20 states to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that 7-Eleven ’s acquisition of Marathon’s Speedway subsidiary violated federal antitrust laws. 7-Eleven consummated the acquisition on May 14, 2021, even though…
Marathon Publishes Annual Reports on Sustainability, Climate Perspectives
Marathon Petroleum Corp. published two annual reports that expand its disclosures in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters while detailing its approach to sustainability. As the company continues to diversify its portfolio of products and services and grow lower-carbon fuels and energy sources, it is also enhancing its reporting on diversity, equity and inclusion; greenhouse…
Oregon Drivers Can Now Fuel Up With E15
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed HB 3051, clarifying the ability of retailers to sell 15% ethanol blended fuel (E15) in the state. Oregon is the 48th state to approve E15. “We applaud the state of Oregon and Gov. Brown on clarifying that E15 is approved for sale and giving drivers across the state access…
North Carolina C-Store Suing Colonial Pipeline
A two-pump convenience store in Wilmington, N.C. is suing the Colonial Pipeline Co. over its response to a ransomware attack in May that severely curtailed the supply of fuel on the U.S. East Coast. The station’s goal is to gather enough support from thousands of other fuel retailers to mount a class action lawsuit. EZ…