OPIS Blog

August 25, 2023
C-stores, Gas & Diesel

Top Retail Fuel Station Brands Revealed

An updated report for 2022 on the top retail gasoline and diesel chains in the country showed surprising results. Here...

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July 27, 2020
C-stores, Retail Market

COVID-19 Drives C-Store Industry Changes: 7 Trends for 2020

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) drove major changes for the convenience store industry.  

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June 1, 2020
C-stores, Gas & Diesel

Memorial Day Gasoline Review: America Didn’t Crank Up Its Engines

Correct or not, Memorial Day is often the time we take the temperature of gasoline demand. How did 2020 stack...

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April 13, 2020
C-stores, Gas & Diesel

Q1 2020 Review: An Unprecedented Quarter for Gasoline Retailers

The first quarter of 2020 brought unprecedented challenges to the downstream petroleum industry, as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) began to...

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December 9, 2019
C-stores, Retail Market

10 Convenience Store Industry Trends to Watch in 2020

What trends could take your convenience store and gas station profitability to the next level in 2020?

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August 26, 2019
C-stores, Retail Market

7 Irresistible Pitches to Build Loyalty at Your Gas Station & C-Store

If you’ve set up a loyalty club program at your gas station or c-store and email your customers promotions, you...

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March 4, 2019
C-stores, Retail Market

7 Trends Shaping Gas Station Profitability in 2019

Gas station owners operate in a highly competitive environment, where profits fluctuate wildly. It’s important to stay on top of...

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November 26, 2018
C-stores, Retail Market

Retail Fuel Industry Gift Guide: Top Products from 2018 Trade Shows

What do diesel conditioning systems, cold brew coffee and EV chargers have in common? They were all among the hottest...

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August 6, 2018
C-stores, Fraud

What Petroleum Marketers Need to Know About Mobile Device Fraud

Petroleum marketers already have been victims of ransomware – malicious software that holds your data captive until you pay fraudsters...

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January 16, 2018
C-stores, Retail Market

5 Essential Tips for Petroleum Marketers in 2018

The year 2018 is shaping up to be one of dynamic growth for U.S. petroleum marketers and also holds some...

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December 26, 2017
C-stores, Rack Market, Retail Market, Spot Market

Top 10 Downstream Oil Industry Stories of 2017

The past year brimmed with breaking news and analysis in the downstream oil industry.

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