How to Improve Your Fuel Sales Margins

Unfortunately, razor-thin margins on fuel sales are nothing new to gas station and convenience store owners throughout North Carolina, Virginia and beyond. However, today’s fuel companies are feeling the pinch even more than ever, thanks to a perfect storm of negative economic factors.

Residual inflation, uncertain foreign and domestic markets, skyrocketing labor costs and persistent credit card fees are all squeezing profits tighter and tighter for organizations like yours.

Hutchens Rentz-Eden is here to help.

When fuel prices spike and margins shrink, it’s natural to want to cut expenses or offerings. We offer another way. We work closely with you to streamline your operations and offer better solutions to your customers, all while enjoying better margins on fuel.

Here’s how we do it.

  • Flexible Fuel Contracts

    Fuel prices are notoriously volatile. A contract with Hutchens Rentz-Eden can lock in pricing or offer indexed pricing structures that help businesses:

    • Avoid budget-busting spikes during supply disruptions
    • Accurately forecast fuel expenses month-to-month
    • Protect profit margins on fuel resale

    Additionally, Hutchens Rentz-Eden offers both branded and unbranded fuel, giving customers flexibility in how they position themselves at the pump. A fuel contract can be tailored to each business’s goals, whether they want the cachet of a nationwide fuel or the price advantage of an unbranded option.

  • Reliable Equipment Maintenance

    Equipment repairs and shutdowns are a double whammy for your bottom line. Not only do they negatively impact operational productivity, but they are expensive as well.

    We offer equipment maintenance and services that gas stations and convenience stores in Virginia and North Carolina can count on. Our licensed technicians have the experience and skill to service a wide range of brands and types of equipment.

  • Cutting-Edge Point-of-Sale Systems

    Efficiency and improved fuel sales margins go hand in hand. One way for c-stores to maximize operational efficiency is through the use of Verifone POS systems, like the C18.

    Built for speed, security and accuracy, these systems help you improve customer experiences and reduce downtime across the board. We provide full installation, support and maintenance of Verifone POS systems to help you keep lines moving and your margins growing.