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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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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.

Details: Press; April 25, 2010

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Details: Press; January 21, 2010

The West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA) is calling upon Governor Manchin to lift the State of Emergency classification on fuel in West Virginia so that transportation and heating fuel providers can continue to have adequate supply.

Details: Press; April 13, 2009

Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide, NREL - A comprehensive guide for anyone interested in marketing and fully understanding biodiesel. This publication has continued to evolve under the leadership of the National Renewable
Energy Laboratory. It continues to be the go to guide when you absolutely need unbiased information pertaining to biodiesel.

Biodiesel Fuel Management Best Practices for Transit - By: Paul Nazzaro, Advanced Fuel Solutions, Inc, and Petroleum Liaison to the National Biodiesel Board. Dont be fooled by the picture and title. This guide is packed with reams of reat information on both biodiesel and middle distillate fuels. No matter where you are in the supply chain this publication offers insight on how to best procure, store, blend and distribute biodiesel and biodiesel blends.
The publication also offers specific insight into fuel additives and blending.

Fuel Quality and Performance Guide A must have publication for distributors and marketers. If and when you encounter an issue downstream with biodiesel, biodiesel blends, diesel or heating oil this troubleshooting guide will
provide a quick but detailed overview of logical troubleshooting steps to get you and your customer back into business.

As an ongoing commitment to our partners with the PMAA we ask that you make provisions to forward these guides and or make them available to your membership through your website simply by downloading the PDF files. Your
constituents will find the material informative and easy references. As always, if additional questions need attention do not hesitate writing Ask Ben (Biodiesel Education Network) found at www.pmaa.org. Or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .


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Details: Press; September 18, 2008

Hours of Service Waiver for State of West Virginia: The waiver that was placed into effect on September 12 has been extended until September 22 at midnight.

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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.