Fuel The number of vehicles running on alternative energy is on the rise constantly. A futuristic fuel station has no choice, but to respond to the increasing demand for clean energy. As one of the leading gasoline suppliers in Georgia and beyond, we too are gearing up for the future. The rise in the number of electric vehicles has presented the toughest …
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Fuel The world is yet to recover from the pangs of the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes like preference for remote and work-from-home jobs are apparently here to stay for long. This, definitely, poses multiple challenges both for your fuel station customers and your business. We invite your attention to two of the most significant challenges you may face as a …
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Fuel Businesses of all types and sizes carry their own hazards. A fuel station is just one among them. Here are five of the many hazards you may face as a fuel station owner: Slipping and tripping The most reported accidents at fuel stations in the US are slips, falls or trips. Repair pavements and pot holes in and around your gasoline station on time. In …
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Fuel If a picture is worth a thousand words, a word or two of recommendation is worth a picture. Nothing works better, not even social media, when a personal recommendation is aired by one of your satisfied customers. Why? Two Gems from the Lexicon The first magic word here is trust and the second magic word is credibility. When a happy neighbor walks acr …
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Fuel In an era where the competition is keen and the options are infinite, the customer is no longer the king. The customer is the emperor and rules the planet big time. The gross sales at fuel stations across the US have always been on the rise year after year. In 2018, for instance, the sales from filling stations were recorded at US$112 billion. Diese …
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Fuel In 2021, the US exported approximately 8.63 million barrels of petroleum a day. The import, in the meantime, was 8.47 million barrels of petroleum per day. This makes the country a leading exporter of petroleum for two years consecutively. In short, the production of petroleum was 18.66 million barrels per day. We consumed 19.78 million barrels a d …
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Fuel Several recent studies have zeroed in on the fact that there are more users accessing the Internet on their smart phones and handheld devices than there are users deploying laptops and work stations. So where are your customers lurking? Offering a native mobile app for your fuel station and convenience store customers will undoubtedly work wonders. …
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Fuel The market size of the gasoline industry in the United States was $113.6 billion in 2020. This incredible statistic will by no means surprise you because of the long lines you have often witnessed at your own fuel station. However, there is another side to the story. Costs, whether they are payroll costs, insurance costs, or even the price of gasol …
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General Oil and gas companies in Atlanta and other regions of the country have been recently experiencing an increased wave of crime thus seriously compromising the safety and security of employees and customers alike. This sudden inundation of criminal acts encompasses both shades of crime– violent as well as non-violent, also referred to as white c …
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Gasoline Are you a budding first-time entrepreneur exploring the possibility of opening a gasoline station? If yes, the toughest challenge you will experience is finding the perfect location. The current unparalleled rise in gasoline prices may have further complicated your choices. But then, there is always a silver lining in every cloud and good days will be back soon. The time to plan, conduct research and raise the necessary capital is now. Preferred Location When it comes to a perfect site to establish a fuel station, the downtown area of a city is perhaps one of the best sites for the following reasons: Low competition The number of gasoline stations in a downtown area is usually lower than city averages. However, if you are someone who is considering a long-term investment, you can take advantage of this golden opportunity. Heavy traffic This is perhaps the most obvious reason why a fuel retailer would want to be in a specific area including the downtown area. All you need to do to advertise your special offer is to display an attractive sign that is both lit and visible 24X7. Support from bulk fuel suppliers The exorbitant prices of properties in downtown areas generally tend to scare away small-scale investors. Fuel manufacturers and bulk fuel suppliers will be more than happy to connect with you and offer subsidies. After all, they too seek visibility in the downtown area of a city where the business district is mostly located. An ever-expanding customer base Your strategic location in the downtown area is bound to enhance your exposure and visibility even after office hours because there is downtown night life to take into consideration. Moreover, if you set up a convenience store inside your gasoline station, you will create an opportunity to sell a complete range of consumer products in addition to fuel. Try to budget an EV charging center as well because this is not only the wave of the future but also extremely easy to monetize. Bright Future The current average price of fuel has caused much panic across the country. This is a temporary […]
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