EIA Projects U.S. Long-Term Oil and Fuel Production Will Rise – Maybe
The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that U.S. production of petroleum and other liquid fuels will grow from 14.8 million barrels per day in 2016 [...]
2017 Renewable Fuel Standard could be announced by July
The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted proposed renewable volume obligations for 2017, pertaining to renewable fuel and biofuels, to the Office of Management and Budget [...]
Oil production to keep dropping as low oil prices persist, EIA projects
As low oil prices persist, oil production in the lower 48 states is expected to drop from an average of 7.41 million barrels per day [...]
What to Expect when Refreshing your Gas Station’s Image
What to Expect when Rebranding or Refreshing your Gas Station’s Image Change can be good — even great — when you’re running a service [...]
Crude processing up, gas prices likely low for summer driving season
The Energy Information Administration recently raised its estimate of U.S. crude processing capacity, and more capacity is expected soon, according to the Oil Price Information [...]
Fuel Supply Contracts 101: How to Understand Your Contract with Your Fuel Supplier
Fuel Supply Contracts 101: Understanding Your Contract with Your Fuel Supplier An essential part of running a gas station is having a contract with a [...]
How to Buy the Right Amount of Fuel for Your Gas Station
Buying fuel for your gas station isn’t as straightforward a prospect as you might think. You have to keep in mind several factors, including amount, [...]
Petroleum deliveries in February hit 8-year high
Total petroleum deliveries in February were up 2 percent over last year and were the highest in eight years, according to the American Petroleum Institute. [...]
EPA Sets Amounts for Renewable Fuel Obligations
The EPA has published its final rule on incorporating renewable fuels into the fuel supply through 2016. The final Renewable Volume Obligations are higher than [...]
Suggested Practices for Tobacco Sales
At Southeast Petro we would like to emphasize the importance of taking pro-active measures to ensure compliance with laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products [...]
Mexican Exports of Crude Oil Down to U.S. but Rising to Asia, Europe
Mexico is exporting more crude oil to Europe and Asia as imports fall in the United States, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In [...]
First Impressions Can be Key to Your C-Store’s Sales
What kind of handshake do customers have with your brand? First impressions can be key to welcoming consumers and getting them to spend more. And [...]
Gas Prices Slip While Crude Oil Prices Nudge Up, Latest Data Show
Crude oil prices nudged upward in October, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, while retail gas prices slipped 8 cents a gallon from September [...]
Optimism about Economy Should Mean Good Holiday Business for C-Stores
Optimism about the economy and gas prices suggests convenience stores will see good business from holiday shoppers who need snacks, fuel and quick purchases, according [...]
15 Convenience Store and Gas Station Companies Make Forbes List
The 2015 Forbes magazine list of American’s largest private companies includes fifteen companies with stores that fit the profile of gas stations, convenience stores and [...]
Stump Paper-Towel Grabbers with High-Tech Dispensers, Blowers
Who knew paper towels could be so problematic? Convenience store and gas station owners know. It seems like as soon as they put out fresh [...]
Slide in oil prices could hamper investment in production
Dampened oil prices could mean less investment in exploration and production, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports. Data released Oct. 1 by the EIA showed [...]
Make your Convenience Store an Oasis, and Customers Will Come
It’s a dark evening, and your potential customer is driving through a drab neighborhood that just might be your own. She needs fuel or a [...]
Low Gas Prices Help Increase Fuel and Store Sales
Retailers are optimistic about the fourth quarter given the boost in convenience store sales related to low gas prices so far this year, according to [...]
Why Having too much Inventory in your C-Store is a Bad Idea
How much money do you have sitting on the floor of your store? Because that’s what inventory is - money. A lot of stores are [...]
5 Ways to Generate Revenue from Your Broken-Down Car wash
Maybe your gas station or convenience store no longer has a car wash, or perhaps business is slow at your hand-operated wash. Still, the gas [...]
Convenience Store Heroes for the Last Minute Halloween Shopper
Halloween offers a great chance for convenience store owners to help out the holiday buyers with last minute candy and other accessory purchases. About 8 in [...]
Retailers lagging in upgrades to take new chip cards
It’s likely more than half of small businesses didn’t comply with the shift to EMV credit cards by the Oct. 1 deadline, according to a [...]
Get fresh and responsive to maximize convenience-store food sales
More consumers want meals on the go, so convenience stores are responding in kind, with more choices and fresh and healthy fare. Younger customers, especially, [...]
Major retailers, banks on track to meet smart-card deadline
Major retailers say they are poised to meet standards for EMV smart credit card purchases by the October deadline, according to a CardHub survey of [...]
U.S. crude oil inventories at record levels of supply
U.S. crude oil inventories at the end of February held the most days of supply since the mid-1980s, according to the U.S. Energy Information [...]
Crude oil production went up 16 percent in 2014
Crude oil production was up in 2014 by the largest margin since record-keeping began in 1900, according the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Production increased by [...]
ExxonMobil Plenti Contest Pays Big $$$
The Plenti Loyalty Program is a great way to drive customers to your stores and keep them coming back! Don't miss out on this great [...]
Gas price rally may not last
A recent price rally that put oil above $60 a barrel for the first time this year may not last. A New York Times Article noted [...]
Prices for sales of convenience stores dipped in 2014
Median sale prices of convenience stores were $35,000 lower in 2014, BizBuySell reported in a CSP Daily News article. BizBuySell sold 266 convenience store businesses [...]
