ALERT - POSSIBLE KEROSENE CONTAMINATION FROM PITTSBURGH TERMINALS - OMEGA - West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association

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

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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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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.

Details: Press; August 21, 2008

HARRISBURG, PA: August 21, 2008-- Pittsburgh Terminals Corp., a Pennsylvania company, has discovered a possible malfunction in a valve that may have contaminated kerosene distributed between May 1, 2008 and August 19, 2008 in the following geographic areas: all of western Pennsylvania; eastern Ohio; northern West Virginia; and the southwestern border of New York.

THE KEROSENE MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH GASOLINE, CREATING A RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Anyone who purchased kerosene from a retailer within the geographic areas noted above and between May 1, 2008 and August 19, 2008 should not use the kerosene. Instead, the kerosene should be returned immediately to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement of the kerosene and the returned container.

This notice is voluntarily issued by Pittsburgh Terminals Corp. to ensure the safety of its consumers. For more information about this important notice and how to properly dispose of this possibly contaminated kerosene, please call (717) 939-0466 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Once again, anyone who purchased kerosene from a retailer within the geographic areas noted above and between May 1, 2008 and August 19, 2008 should not use the kerosene. Instead, the kerosene should be returned immediately to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement of the kerosene and the returned container.

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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.