bp announced a new strategy to reshape its business, including plans to invest $5 billion a year over the next decade into low-carbon energy, while cutting its gas and oil production by about 40% during the same period. Within 10 years, bp aims to have increased its annual low carbon investment 10-fold to around $5…
Experts Weigh In on Speedway Deal
The announcement today that the largest U.S. c-store chain, Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven, will grow to 14,000 North American locations with the $21 billion acquisition of Speedway, the No. 3 chain, has prompted many questions as to how the combination of the two will affect the rest of the industry. Convenience industry consultant Frank Beard said…
National Fuel Price Average Remains Steady
On the week, the national fuel price average held steady at $2.18 as the majority of state averages saw minimal impact at the pump, according to AAA. With the exception of a few outliers — Florida (+10 cents), Utah (+10 cents) and Idaho (+5 cents) — state averages either decreased by four cents or less…
Are You Aware of a Game-Changing Fuel?
Biodiesel and renewable diesel have likely been on your fleet customers’ minds for a few years now — their usage is certainly on the rise. Perhaps you’ve even started offering the fuels in some form. But did you know they can be blended together and provide even better emission reductions for your customers while maintaining…
Why Biodiesel Blends Make Sense for C-Stores
Electric vehicles may be the shiny new object garnering attention right now, but the diesel engine will continue dominating the transportation market for a long time. John Eichberger, Executive Director of the Fuels Institute, shared some federal data at the National Biodiesel Conference and Expo earlier this year to illustrate the point: 77% of all…
User Experience Platform
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) announced the launch of its highly anticipated DFS Anthem UX user experience platform. This revolutionary user experience platform is making its debut in North America on DFS’ Wayne Ovation fuel dispenser. Featuring a 27” touchscreen display, super-intuitive functionality, personalized content, multi-language selection and multiple media options through DX Promote, part of the […]
Fuel Prices Decrease as Demand Remains Low
As COVID-19 case numbers surpass 4 million, demand for gasoline is weakening across the country, reports AAA. The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) demand reading measures at 8.5 million b/d, which is about 11% less than a year ago. The lower demand contributed to a cheaper national average on the week — down one penny…
Mobile Water Caddy
MasonWays Mobile Water Caddy makes filling water buckets at the pump islands fast and efficient. The unit was designed for ease and convenience when employees have to refill water buckets at pump islands. It has a 16-gallon water capacity with a large, four-inch fill port and storage area to hold replacement squeegees that may be […]
Fuel Marketers to Share E15, Flex Fuel Retail Experience at ACE Conference in August
A flex fuel retailer panel will be part of the general session lineup at the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 33rd annual conference on Aug. 25 in Omaha, Neb., co-located with the Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo. ACE Senior Vice President Ron Lamberty will moderate a discussion between returning panelist Randy Gard, Chief Operating Officer…
VP Racing Fuels Partners With Flint Hills Resources
VP Racing Fuels and Flint Hills Resources announced a first-of-its-kind relationship that will bring additional VP-branded gas stations and products to Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Flint Hills will serve as the first exclusive retail grade gasoline and gasoline-ethanol blends supplier to VP Racing Fuels’ branded gas stations. VP Racing Fuels…