Insights

Thinking from the forecourt to the boardroom.

Practical guides for fuel station owners and operators on margins, wetstock, store profitability, pricing, deals and the energy transition.

Branded vs Unbranded Fuel: The Economics of Rebranding Your Station

Evaluate branded and unbranded fuel through supply economics, transition costs, contract risk and five-year cash flow.

A practical fuel station diligence checklist covering earnings, tanks, supply contracts, property, compliance and completion.

Understand how category mix, gross margin, waste and shrink shape the profit your forecourt shop actually retains.

Control labour, card fees, energy and maintenance using a consistent cost-per-litre view and practical operating checks.

Set competitor-aware fuel prices using contribution, local demand and controlled price tests.

Plan EV charging around site demand, grid economics, store contribution and the fuel volume needed to cover costs.

Calculate fuel margin per litre or gallon, reconcile hidden deductions, and improve retained contribution without chasing volume alone.

Value a fuel station using normalized EBITDA, asset checks and cash-flow scenarios, then bridge enterprise value to seller proceeds.

Turn fuel volumes, shop margins and operating costs into a budget that explains profit and prompts action.

Reconcile tank stock, deliveries and metered sales to identify fuel loss, investigate tank variance and protect retained margin.