In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, BP offers funds to help provide food, shelter and medical care to storm victims. The BP Foundation is donating $500,000 to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The $500,000 donation is in addition to donations made by the BP Foundation Employee Matching Program and…
The NATSO Show Registration Opens
The NATSO Show 2013 is set for Feb. 2-6 in Savannah, Ga. NATSO, the trade association representing the truckstop and travel plaza industry, has announced its annual show in Savannah, Ga., Feb. 2-6 at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. As the premier gathering place for the nation’s truckstop and travel plaza owners…
epay Introduces New Gift Card Center
“Gift cards have seen double digit growth over the past few years, with a large percentage of sales occurring during the holiday season,” says managing director, of epay U.S. epay, a division of Euronet Worldwide Inc. and a leading prepaid and payments processor and distributor in the U.S., has launched a new epay Gift Card…
VP Delaware Provides Storm Support
Team shipping VP Small Engine Fuel throughout region. The VP Racing Fuels regional distribution center in Newark, Del. locked down in preparation for Hurricane Sandy last Monday, but weathered high winds, heavy rains and driving bans to emerge unscathed and ready to roll the following Tuesday morning with a focus on providing storm support. Ever…
Gasoline Futures Tumbles on Demand Destruction
Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN A loss of gasoline demand in the heavily populated Northeast due to Hurricane Sandy pressed New York Mercantile Exchange RBOB futures to a 4-1/2 month low, with the contract, short for Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending, used as a benchmark in setting spot gasoline prices. Although long…
The Logical Choice for E-Cigarettes
LOGIC Technologies is pushing the limits of electronic tobacco with new varieties and patented technology. LOGIC Technologies is a clear leader in disposable electronic cigarettes. It’s a battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine or non-nicotine vaporized solution. LOGIC offers an alternative to smoking tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars or pipes. LOGIC products…
Storm Sandy Continues to Wreak Havoc on Fuel Market
OPIS Chief Oil Analyst Tom Kloza stressed that the fuel supply is strong and that consumer panic is causing long lines and undue stress at the pumps. By John Lofstock, Editor Motorists in New York and New Jersey are facing two-hour lines at gas stations–if they can find one selling gasoline at all. Lines stretch…
Atlas Oil Deploys More Resources to Sandy Relief Effort
We have to be a part of the solution so the area and the residents can return to normal,” says Atlas CEO. Atlas Oil is sending additional trucks and fuel as the demand for fuel is accelerating in the New Jersey area following the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. In addition, because lodging in the area…
Empire Petroleum Acquires Eagle Fuels
“The Eagle Fuels acquisition will allow Empire to expand its operational footprint into two new states,” says Empire CEO. Empire Petroleum Partners LLC has acquired the fuel distribution rights of Eagle Fuels LLC, a Tulsa, Okla.-based distributor that supplies branded and unbranded fuel to gas stations throughout Oklahoma and Kansas, as of Oct. 9, 2012.…
Sheetz Announces Leadership Changes
“While I am looking forward to serving the company in a new capacity, I am also extremely excited to see Joe takeover leadership as president and CEO,” said Stan Sheetz. Sheetz Inc. has announced that Joe Sheetz, executive vice president of finance and store development, will advance into the position of president and CEO at…