Who regulates OMEGA members?

Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

Driving Local Business and Community Growth Across West Virginia

Our Purpose and Commitment

OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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Join a Community that Champions, Connects, and Elevates!

Your Essential Connection in West Virginia

OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

Regulatory Agency Nature of Regulation

Agriculture Department: Food and Food Safety
Alcohol Beverage Control Alcohol Administration (ABCA): Alcohol & Tobacco Sales
Attorney General's Office: Consumer Protection
Department Health & Human Resources & Child Advocate Office: Fod Safety and Training and Compliance of Tobacco Sales
Department of Highways: Trucking Regulations
Department of Tax & Revenue: Tax Collections and Payments
Division of Environmental Protection: Air and Water Quality, Groundwater Protection and Underground Storage Protection
Lottery Commission: Sales of Lottery Tickets for the State
Division of Homeland Security: Supply of Fuel and Food during Emergency Periods & Emergency Management
Public Service Commission: Trucking Rates and Fees to WV
Secretary of State: Licensing and Business Registrations
State Fire Commission: Regulation of Above Ground Storage Tanks and Building Safety
Division of Labor Weights & Measures: Calibration of Pumps, Tanks and Meters, Fuel Quality, and Verification of Scales, Registers, Scanners and Weighing Devices for Accuracy
Insurance Commission: Insurance

In addition to these state agencies, OMEGA members are also governed by their counterparts on the local and federal level, such as the Department of Transportation, Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency, FDA, Homeland Security, IRS, Energy Information Administration, Department of Labor, and many, many more. For a more complete listing or for questions concerning the regulation of OMEGA businesses, contact at (304) 343-5500.

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Supporting West Virginia Communities

OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.