Walmart plans to open or remodel 45 fuel stations across the U.S. in 2025

Walmart plans to open or remodel 45 fuel stations across the U.S. in 2025, many of which are part of a c-store operation.

Fuel stations is nothing new to Walmart. it added fuel to its extensive offerings in 2002, and by December 2024, Walmart hit a milestone when it opened its 400th fuel center in Palm Springs, Calif. Upcoming new locations include Tahlequah, Okla., Laredo, Texas, and other cities across the U.S.

According to Dave DeSerio, VP of fuel and convenience for Walmart U.S., these c-stores with fuel service is another example of how Walmart is responding to its customer and member needs.

“Member” refers to the Walmart+ membership program, where members save even more at the pump, with a 10-cent discount per gallon as part of Walmart+ member perks. Unlike other c-stores, there is also everyday low prices on snacks, beverages and other items at Walmart’s Fuel and Convenience stations.

After opening these new planned locations, the big-box mass merchandiser will operate more than 450 Walmart fuel centers across 34 states, making Walmart one of the 20th largest c-store operators in the country competing with the likes of 7-Eleven, Alimentation Couche-Tard (Circle K) and Casey's General Stores.

The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer runs over 4,600 Walmart locations in the U.S. and nearly 5,600 more internationally. There are also 600 Sam’s Clubs across the U.S.

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