The Fueling Station

The Fueling Station Returns for Season 5 Live from Las Vegas

• OPW Retail Fueling • Season 5 • Episode 1

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Season 5 of The Fueling Station is officially underway, and we’re launching it the only way we know how: live from the WPMA Expo in Las Vegas.

In this kickoff episode, Ed Kammerer and Jonathan Stong — “The Pod-troleum Guys” — reflect on a record-breaking year across the retail fueling industry and look ahead to what’s shaping up to be an even bigger 2026.

The guys break down:

  • Why distributors, contractors and manufacturers are all reporting record years
  • The surge in new convenience store construction and system upgrades
  • What global travel is revealing about energy growth in North America, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia
  • The evolving (but not dominant) role of EVs in the market
  • How product innovations are making installation safer, faster and more precise

They also preview a packed trade show season, including stops at regional expos, distributor events and the international stage at UNITI expo in Germany.

And because it wouldn’t be Vegas without it, there’s even a little Def Leppard talk.

To learn more about OPW Retail Fueling, visit https://www.opwglobal.com/opw-retail-fueling.