Fuels Resource Center

The 2020 NACS Consumer Fuels Survey
Four insights shed light on how fuel retailers can further delight customers in 2020. (Source: NACS Magazine, March 2020) ​

9 Habits of Gas-Buying Customers
A new NACS report reveals 9 habits that gas-buying customers are likely displaying at the nearly 122,000 convenience stores in the United States that sell fuel. ​

C-Stores Keep Drivers Fueled
Convenience stores sell nearly 80% of the gasoline purchased in the U.S., and gasoline is currently the fuel of choice for nearly 40 million U.S. drivers who fill up every day. ​

Consumer Behavior at the Pump
NACS consumer surveys reveal how, when and where customers buy gas at U.S. convenience stores. ​

High Five
Five insights shed light on how fuel retailers can further delight customers in 2019. ​

Three Insights on Frequent C-Store Customers
Frequent customer trips and transactions are vital to the success and profitability of the U.S. convenience and fuel retailing industry. ​

What Consumers Think About Gas Prices
Insights from NACS Consumer Fuels Surveys on consumer perceptions related to gas prices and the economy overall. ​

Changing Seasons, Changing Gas Prices
Refinery maintenance, production of summer-blend fuels and consumer demand can affect gasoline prices in the springtime. ​

Why Gas Prices Vary Around the Country or the Corner
Gas prices often vary from state to state or town to town because of three main reasons: taxes, fuel blends and margins. ​

The Price Per Gallon
No matter who owns the station, retail fuels prices are ultimately determined by four sets of costs: crude oil, taxes, refining costs and distribution and marketing. ​

What Is Octane?
A primer on octane’s role in fuel and its impact on vehicles. ​

Key Facts About Diesel
Why diesel historically costs more than gasoline and other takeaways about the diesel fuel and vehicles market. ​

Why Gas Is Priced Using Fractions of a Penny
Gas prices that end in 9/10th of a cent are standard practice today. It’s a practice that has its roots in the 1930s. ​

Jump Start
What will it take to accelerate electrification and EV growth?(Source: NACS Magazine, August 2019) ​

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Charging Back
Fuel retailers investing in an EV infrastructure seek a level playing field with utility companies when it comes to reselling electricity. (Source: NACS Magazine, January 2019) ​

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Convenience Stores Fuel America
A snapshot of facts and stats about the U.S. convenience and fuel retailing industry. ​

How Branded Stations Operate
The convenience store selling a specific fuel brand is often owned and operated by an independent operator. ​

Selling America’s Fuel
Convenience stores sell 80% of the gasoline purchased in the United States. ​

How Refineries and Pipelines Resume Operations
In the wake of an emergency or natural disaster, resuming operations at a refinery and pushing product through the pipeline is complex. ​

What UST Owners Can Do After a Flood
EPA resources cite best practices for helping underground storage tank owners and operators safely bring UST systems back into service. ​

When Mother Nature Strikes
Convenience stores do much more than sell daily essentials and an estimated 80% of the fuels purchased in the United States — they also play a critical role before and after a natural disaster like a hurricane strikes. ​

The U.S. Petroleum Industry: Statistics, Definitions
Current information about motor fuels demand, supply, refining, distribution and retail operations. ​

The Innovation That Forever Changed Fueling
A dozen or so customers probably didn't realize that what they were able to do at the pump one day in June 1964 would forever reshape fueling and impact other retail channels. ​

The History of Fuels Retailing
The first purpose-built, drive-up gas station made its debut over 100 years ago which is one of many significant events and innovations that have shaped the fuels retailing industry. ​

Retail Fueling in Pictures
A look at some of the biggest moments in fuels retailing history. ​

The History of Self-Fueling
While not an immediate success, self-service gas stations have changed the convenience store industry forever. ​