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Retail gas stations tend to use USTs to store their fuel to save on space. Think about it, having a huge fuel tank aboveground may not be an ideal use of land when you need spots for cars to park and refuel! Plus, with the recent uptake in on-site car washes and restaurants the need for real estate is even GREATER! 💪 - #RetailFueling #SupplyIntallMaintain #FuelingFundamentals

🚀 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 💡 Did you know? The first self-service gas station in the U.S. opened in 1947 in Los Angeles. This innovative concept, introduced by Frank Urich, revolutionized how we refuel, paving the way to the modern convenience store! 🛢️ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Self-service allowed customers to pump their own gas, reducing costs and wait times, and paving the way for the convenience stores we know today. It marked the start of a new era in automotive history. 👀 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: "At these early self-serve stations, the pumps ran by a mechanical computer that allowed an attendant to manually turn the pump back to zero for each new customer. The worker also collected money and returned for customers who pumped their own fuel." 🚀 Stay tuned and be on the lookout for another insight coming Thursday! Special thanks to Dean M. for inspiring this post. Source: NACS #cstore #fuelandconvenience

Warren Rogers provides precision fuel management solutions for various industries, including retail fueling, convenience stores, commercial fleets, and government agencies. Our services include fuel inventory management, loss detection, compliance monitoring, and precision fuel system diagnostics. Warren Rogers' technology helps optimize fueling operations, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance for their clients. We excel in helping such operators improve their forecourt performance. Common complaints from customers fueling their cars in the forecourt may include: 1. Slow dispensing speed: Customers may complain about slow fuel dispensing, leading to longer wait times and inconvenience. 2. Malfunctioning equipment: Issues with the fuel pump, payment terminals, or other equipment can frustrate customers and disrupt their fueling experience. 3. Inaccurate fuel metering: Customers may raise concerns about discrepancies between the amount of fuel dispensed and the amount charged. 4. Dirty or unkempt facilities: Customers may be dissatisfied with dirty or poorly maintained gas station facilities, including restrooms, trash bins, and outdoor areas. 5. High fuel prices: Complaints about high fuel prices compared to nearby gas stations or expectations based on market trends. 6. Lack of available fuel types: Customers may be disappointed if a gas station doesn't offer the type of fuel they need, such as diesel or premium gasoline. 7. Poor customer service: Negative interactions with gas station staff, including rude behavior, slow service, or unhelpfulness. 8. Safety and security concerns: Issues such as inadequate lighting, lack of surveillance cameras, or a perceived lack of safety measures can deter customers from returning to a gas station. While Warren Rogers cannot fix every issue noted above, we can put a dent in the Top 3! Learn more about fuelWRAp and all we do at www.warrenrogers.com. #fuel #diesel #cstores #fuelretail #retailfueling #conveniencestores #conveniencestore #retail #compliance #maintenance #ustcompliance #leakdetection #cstore #truckstop #tanks #gasstation #ust #nacs #fuels NATSO SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers AMBEST

Using a fuel card offers several advantages for businesses, particularly those in the trucking and transportation industries. Overall, fuel cards provide a comprehensive tool for managing fuel expenses, improving security, and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses, particularly those with large vehicle fleets. Here at Thunder Funding we provide you the best updates about our Fuel Cards. #Fuelcard#Trucking#Industry#Gas#Market#Factory#Logistics

Gasboy is happy to announce that our PRIME Controller System has been officially certified to authorize fueling transactions for the Commercial Fueling Network (CFN) and Pacific Pride cardlock networks! 🌟 This certification marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing cutting-edge fleet fueling technology solutions. The PRIME Management System, developed from our best-in-class products like the Islander PRIME pedestal unit and the AtlasX Prime dispenser, is designed to meet the evolving needs of the fleet fueling industry. With CFN and Pacific Pride being key players under Corpay, Inc., our partnership enables fleet operators to access integrated fuel card processing across over 112,000 commercial cardlocks in North America. As Nathaniel Valaik, our Director of Sales, emphasizes, “Cardlocks and retail fleet fueling operators need fuel controllers that are reliable, quick, and provide a great consumer experience.” The PRIME Controller System offers real-time fuel management capabilities, ensuring seamless authorization and tracking of fueling activities. It’s the ideal solution for various sectors, including trucking, government operations, and schools. If you're part of the CFN or Pacific Pride networks and need fuel control equipment, reach out to your certified Gasboy distributor today! 👉 Read the full press release here: #Gasboy #FleetFueling #PRIMEController #CFN #PacificPride #FuelManagement #Innovation #PressRelease

🚗💧 Why Does a Clean Petrol Forecourt Matter? 💧🚗 When customers pull into a petrol station, their first impression is shaped by the cleanliness and condition of the forecourt. Here’s why keeping it clean is more important than ever: ✅ Safety First: Clean forecourts reduce the risk of slips and falls caused by fuel spills, oil stains, or debris. Prioritising safety shows you care about your customers and staff. ✅ Customer Experience: A clean, well-maintained forecourt creates a welcoming environment. It makes customers feel valued and encourages them to return—not just for fuel but for other services too. ✅ Brand Reputation: Your forecourt is an extension of your brand. A spotless, professional appearance speaks volumes about your commitment to quality and attention to detail. ✅ Environmental Responsibility: Regular cleaning prevents harmful substances from entering drainage systems, protecting the environment and meeting compliance standards. ✅ Business Growth: Clean forecourts attract more customers, increasing footfall in your shop and boosting revenue opportunities. In a competitive market, a well-maintained forecourt isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have. It’s time to make cleanliness part of your strategy for success! 💡 How do you ensure your forecourt stays clean and safe? Let’s discuss in the comments! 💻Ben.lewis@nssgroup.com

Revisiting some of our best 2024 customer successes... “Thanks to NRM and their CoolTrol temperature controls, I am known to have the coldest beer in town. I love the Shutdown Button! It is great during deliveries, because for 20 minutes the fans do not blow on my employees and delivery drivers, and then the fans come back on automatically after. I love that everything is digital and easy to read. My SMECO Electric Bill is always low and more cost effective!” One of the things NRM has spent considerable effort over the years perfecting is the user-friendliness of our smart controls and operational features. The most common businesses to benefit from NRM’s solution are liquor stores, convenience stores, and restaurants; businesses run by everyday people. The #refrigeration upgrades NRM offer wouldn’t be nearly as valuable to our customers if the learning curve to use them required an advanced degree in mechanical engineering. Their ease of use—along with their provable results, of course—is why so many utility providers like SMECO in southern Maryland include them in their small business energy-efficiency programs. Jay Chahaun, GM of Portside Liquors in Bryans Road, MD, is one such person who sought to benefit from receiving retrofit improvements, but needed something both he and his staff could actually use. It’s why our controller comes with a labeled keypad and LCD screen that displays live temperature and any alerts. It also contains info such as runtimes, scheduling, a one-button defrost, and a Timed System Shutdown feature that turns off the system safely for 20 minutes while people are working in the walk-in cooler and then automatically starts back up. Along with the controls, Portside Liquors had the motors in their cooler fans updated to newer models, their novelty soda coolers set on a scheduler, electric defrost, and anti-sweat door heater controls that manage their runtimes, as well. All of these together lowered Portside Liquor’s annual kWh usage by over 20,000 kWh! This works out to roughly $2,800 in actual dollar savings on their annual bill compared to before. They’ve had the controls since 2018, meaning they’ve spent over $10,000 LESS in electric costs than if they did nothing. To top it off, SMECO covered 80% of the project cost! #rethinkrefrigeration #energysavings #energyefficiency

🚀 Boost Your Gas Station Revenue with Cleanliness! 🚀 A clean exterior and forecourt are crucial for attracting customers and driving in-store purchases, especially food. Post-pandemic, cleanliness equals safety. A 2020 GasBuddy survey ranks cleanliness as a top concern for convenience store visitors. Actionable Steps 1-Improve Lighting: Ensure your forecourt and store are well-lit. 2-Maintain Forecourt Cleanliness: Regularly clean pumps, hoses, and remove trash. 3-Upgrade Store Cleanliness: Keep floors sparkling and shelves dust-free. 4-Enhance Food Service Standards: Maintain high cleanliness where food is sold. How Cleanliness Drives Revenue A clean environment attracts customers and encourages spending, converting fuel-only customers into in-store buyers. Call to Action Need help? Contact CAF Outdoor Cleaning at 📞 (888) 737-0025 or (425) 433-8277, and visit: CAF Contact Page. #GasStation #CustomerExperience #Cleanliness #BusinessGrowth #CAFOutdoorCleaning

💡 3 Facts petrol stations can learn from grocery stores Forecourt operators face considerable changes from the impacts of sustainability, as mobility continues to shift towards hybrid and #electric charging, and possible future use of #hydrogen vehicles. – the future forecourt may never look the same again. 👉 However, even tough, increased investment is required to implement new forms of charging, petrol stations can be profitable. But for what reason? Because the real profit is made IN the retail store. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ecZqxgRt   #retail #mobility #electricvehicles #gasstation 

🥁 Introducing Canada's Largest Rebate Network for Fleet Fueling We've been hard at work growing our preferred station network, which now includes over 3,000 rebate eligible stations! That’s 26% of all stations nationwide 🇨🇦 With this kind of coverage, we're making it easier for businesses to save on every litre - without costly detours. Learn how we're making fuel savings smarter in our latest post 👇