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Led by Buc-ee's, Gas Station Chains Are in a Mega-Sizing Era

Real Clear Politics

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July 3, 2026

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Bloomberg

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· Jun 23, 2026

Couche-Tard Shares Hit Record as High Fuel Prices Bring Surging Profit

Gas station and convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. saw big gains in fuel margins after the war in the Middle East caused prices to spike. The shares hit a record.

TASS

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· Jul 11, 2026

Up to 200 gas stations destroyed in Ukraine since early May

According to information as of late June, the number of destroyed gas stations exceeded 150

Caucasian Knot

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· Jul 2, 2026

The sale of places in the queue for gas stations and sales restrictions have become a reality in Kuban.

The authorities of Kuban reported on restrictions on nighttime fuel sales and urged to minimize trips. In Krasnodar, against the backdrop of information about 44 out of 114 gas stations operating, places in the fuel queue began to be sold. Just over 43 of gas stations are open, according to municipal reports.

South Africa Today

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· Jun 24, 2026

Four things you may be surprised to find at a fuel station

The role of the fuel station is changing. What was once a straightforward stop for petrol and diesel is evolving into something broader and more convenient, with a growing range of services and everyday essentials on offer. The recent Trade Intelligence/Nedbank report (Forecourt Retail Report 2025/26) found that 46 of visitors to a fuel station []

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kolibri Global Energy: Stepping On The Gas Pedal For Growth

Kolibri Global Energy: Stepping On The Gas Pedal For Growth

Splash247

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· Jul 10, 2026

Union Maritime widens newbuild push with VLGC debut

Diversified UK owner Union Maritime has been linked to its first very large gas carrier newbuilding order. Market sources and shipping data platforms list the Laurent Cadji-led company with two VLGC/VLAC newbuildings at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. The ships, costing roughly 234m in total, are expected to deliver in 2029. Neither Union

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Related coverage for "Led by Buc-ee's, Gas Station Chains Are in a Mega-Sizing Era": Bloomberg — Couche-Tard Shares Hit Record as High Fuel Prices Bring Surging Profit. TASS — Up to 200 gas stations destroyed in Ukraine since early May. Caucasian Knot — The sale of places in the queue for gas stations and sales restrictions have become a reality in Kuban.. South Africa Today — Four things you may be surprised to find at a fuel station. Seeking Alpha — Kolibri Global Energy: Stepping On The Gas Pedal For Growth. Splash247 — Union Maritime widens newbuild push with VLGC debut