By Free Republic | Created at 2024-09-27 20:32:59 | Updated at 2024-09-30 15:37:34
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MASSIVE Gas Station Chain In Utah, California & Nevada Announces 1,000 Closures! (They're making a huge mistake)
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Posted on 09/27/2024 12:53:40 PM PDT by Signalman
One of America's LARGEST gas station chains is gearing up to close over 1,000 locations nationwide between 2024 and 2025. Yes, you read that right—over 1,000! But don’t worry, they’re not just pulling the plug and leaving us high and dry. This move is part of a massive shift as the company pivots toward the future of transportation. Who’s behind this gas station shakeup?
WHO’S CLOSING SHOP? Shell, the oil and gas giant we all know, is planning to close a significant number of its gas stations, with California, Utah, and Nevada set to feel the impact. California alone has more than 1,100 Shell locations, while Nevada boasts over 1,000. Utah isn’t off the hook either, with 54 stations scattered across the state. So, what's the deal? Shell is all-in on the electric vehicle revolution. They’re aiming to install around 70,000 EV charging stations by 2025 and an ambitious 200,000 by 2030!
WHAT ABOUT THE SURVIVORS? For those Shell stations that escape the chopping block, things are looking up. These remaining stations will get fancy upgrades, from spruced-up retail spaces to expanded EV charging options and more convenient offerings. So, if your local Shell is sticking around, it’s about to get a serious facelift.
WHICH STATIONS ARE GETTING AXED? So far, Shell hasn’t spilled the beans on which specific locations will be shuttered. The announcement is still under wraps, leaving many to speculate that California, with its dense concentration of Shell stations, will likely see the most closures. Nevada and Utah may also see some of their Shell spots disappear.
Back in 2023, Shell USA bought out the charging company Volta, adding over 3,000 charging stations across 31 states to their portfolio. They’ve got another 3,400 stations currently in the works. So, while some Shell stations are bidding us farewell, it’s clear the company is steering full speed ahead into the electric future.
TOPICS: Business/Economy; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: evs; gasstation; shell
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Shell Corp. You are nuts!
1 posted on 09/27/2024 12:53:41 PM PDT by Signalman
To: Signalman
I’m betting that somewhere in Shell’s corporate structure are one or more woke executives.
2 posted on 09/27/2024 12:56:36 PM PDT by Obadiah
To: Signalman
Shell has quality gasoline. Sorry to see them go. But then, everything is going to crpp anyhow.
3 posted on 09/27/2024 12:57:39 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
To: Obadiah
Worse, there is some unholy collaboration and skullduggery with the federales.
4 posted on 09/27/2024 12:58:23 PM PDT by ChildOfThe60s ("If you can remember the 60s....you weren't really there")
To: Signalman
5 posted on 09/27/2024 1:00:31 PM PDT by blitz128
To: Signalman
One in our neighborhood shut down about one month ago
6 posted on 09/27/2024 1:02:26 PM PDT by Z28.310 (does not comply well with others)
To: ChildOfThe60s
Absolutely nothing shocks me anymore with this corrupt government.
7 posted on 09/27/2024 1:03:30 PM PDT by Obadiah
To: Z28.310
I see Buc’ees expanding into Nevada and Utah.
8 posted on 09/27/2024 1:03:36 PM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
To: Signalman
California alone has more than 1,100 Shell locations, while Nevada boasts over 1,000.
What's up with "California alone"?
9 posted on 09/27/2024 1:05:57 PM PDT by Tommy Revolts (,,)
To: Signalman
I bet there a more than a few “copper bandits” smiling after this anouncement.
10 posted on 09/27/2024 1:07:30 PM PDT by OHPatriot (Si vis pacem, para bellum)
To: Signalman
Can't confirm this, but this story says that part if I-40 near the NC/TN border is gone. And from the looks from the pic the other direction lane may follow. That will be devastating for commerce.
11 posted on 09/27/2024 1:10:40 PM PDT by CodeJockey
To: CodeJockey
12 posted on 09/27/2024 1:11:23 PM PDT by CodeJockey
To: Signalman
When I saw the headline “Massive Gas Chain”, I assumed it was some regional convenience store operation like QT or Circle K.
SHELL OIL is not just a “Massive Gas Chain”. Shell Oil is one of the seven sisters and went toe to toe with Standard Oil. This is a big deal. Well, Chevron, Mobil, BP will pick up the pieces.
13 posted on 09/27/2024 1:11:44 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
To: Signalman
I see very few Shell stations in SLC and never stop at them anyhow. Who gives a shyt?
14 posted on 09/27/2024 1:12:12 PM PDT by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
To: BenLurkin
They’re Dutch, what do you expect?
15 posted on 09/27/2024 1:12:13 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: Signalman
wonder if san fran nanner has shorted the Shell stock?
16 posted on 09/27/2024 1:12:42 PM PDT by thinden (Buckle up ....)
To: Signalman
how to destroy a successful company from within
like how Sears. Roebucks (the world’s largest store) was torn down from inside
it is called DBM (destruction by Management) sorta how the DemoNaziCommie party has done to USA these last few years
17 posted on 09/27/2024 1:13:18 PM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians aren't born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
To: Signalman
>> Shell Corp. You are nuts!
If you’re Dutch, you ain’t got much.
(To reverse what arrogant Dutchmen say about themselves...)
18 posted on 09/27/2024 1:16:31 PM PDT by Nervous Tick ("First the Saturday people, then the Sunday people...": ISLAM is the problem!)
To: faithhopecharity
I predict they’ll build all these EV stations and they’ll find out that no one is buying EVs and they’ll lose billions of dollars, just like GM and Ford. They’ll be called the “Bud Light” of oil companies.
19 posted on 09/27/2024 1:17:45 PM PDT by Signalman (I am not a snob. Ask anyone who matters.)
To: Seruzawa
“...never stop at them anyhow. Who gives a shyt?”
Same here.
20 posted on 09/27/2024 1:21:27 PM PDT by chuckb87
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