Fast Fuel
Fast Fuel is a regional fuel retailer and fleet card operator based in Olympia, WA, running two 24/7 cardlock stations and issuing Fast Fuel Cards accepted at 65,000+ CFN and Pacific Pride sites across North America. Now owned by PetroCard since April 2025.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1925
- HeadquartersOlympia, WA, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Fast Fuel does
Fast Fuel, founded in 1925 as Acme Fuel Company by the Springer Mill Company and operated by the Allen family for approximately 85 years, is a small regional fuel retailer based in Olympia, Washington. The company operates two proprietary 24/7 cardlock stations in Olympia (Lilly Rd. SE and Thurston Ave NE) offering up to eight fuel types including non-ethanol gasoline in three grades, E10 gasoline in three grades, premium on-road diesel, off-road diesel, and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), along with high-volume diesel pumps for trucks and coin/credit air and water. Its core commercial offering is the Fast Fuel Card, accepted at over 65,000 CFN (Commercial Fueling Network) and Pacific Pride fueling locations across the US and Canada, including branded retail sites such as Chevron, Texaco, and Pilot.
Fast Fuel monetizes through retail fuel sales paid at the pump (credit cards, Voyager, Fast Fuel Card), fleet account management with monthly invoicing and detailed per-vehicle reporting, and CFN/Pacific Pride network participation. Pricing includes a usage-based discount of at least 10 cents per gallon for Fast Fuel card holders, an additional 5 cents per gallon for customers on email statements and ACH payment, and a 3% credit card processing fee on invoice payments over $1,000. Fleet accounts include user-defined PIN security, product restrictions, gallon and transaction limits, time-of-day and day-of-week restrictions, odometer entry fields, and e-receipts, supported by CFN network-wide fraud protection against card skimming and malicious software.
In April 2025, Fast Fuel was acquired by PetroCard, a CFN and Pacific Pride franchisee that operates 100+ cardlock stations across Washington and Oregon. Following the acquisition, Fast Fuel's main office relocated to PetroCard's Kent, WA headquarters and its brand continues under PetroCard ownership, with Christophe Allen and the Allen family transitioning out. The combined entity uses both direct sales (PetroCard specialists, no-cost consultation) and self-serve online application (via Bectran) to acquire fleet accounts, supplemented by a $30 business referral credit program. Fast Fuel also engages in local community marketing, including Home Show participation and organic social media presence on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Fast Fuel firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fast Fuel
- Legal name
- Fast Fuel Inc.
- Website
- https://fastfuelcard.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1925
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Fast Fuel is a regional fuel retailer and fleet card operator based in Olympia, WA, running two 24/7 cardlock stations and issuing Fast Fuel Cards accepted at 65,000+ CFN and Pacific Pride sites across North America. Now owned by PetroCard since April 2025.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fast Fuel industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fleet Fuel Management and Retail Fuel Services
- NAICS
- Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers (457), Gasoline Stations (4571), Fuel Dealers (45721)
- SIC
- Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Fuel Management & Fleet Card Programs (THADAKAH), Fuel Card & Fleet Payment Programs (TLABAMAA)
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Where Fast Fuel is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Olympia, WA
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Fast Fuel business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Retail Fuel Sales: Revenue from selling fuel (gasoline, diesel, non-ethanol, DEF) directly to consumers and fleet operators at cardlock stations. Customers pay at pump using credit cards, fleet cards, or Fast Fuel account cards.
- Fleet Account Management Services: Monthly invoicing and fuel management reporting services for business and fleet customers. Account management includes detailed vehicle-level reporting, expense reimbursement support, and fleet management tools.
- CFN/Pacific Pride Network Access: Fleet cards accepted at over 65,000 locations nationwide including retail sites such as Chevron, Texaco, and Pilot. Revenue derived from network participation fees and transaction processing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Retail Fuel Pricing |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Business Account Referral Program |
| Hybrid | Monthly | Fleet Account Discounts |
| Subscription | Monthly | Fleet Account Services |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Fast Fuel product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fast Fuel sells gasoline (E10 and non-ethanol), premium and off-road diesel, and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at two proprietary 24/7 cardlock stations in Olympia, WA, and issues the Fast Fuel Card accepted at over 65,000 CFN and Pacific Pride locations across the US and Canada. The company also provides Business & Fleet Fuel Accounts with detailed vehicle-level reporting, security controls, and CFN fraud protection tailored to fleet operators.
Product overview
Fast Fuel offers a portfolio of fuel products and fleet management services centered around its Fast Fuel Card, a fuel card accepted at over 65,000 locations nationwide through the CFN (Commercial Fueling Network) and Pacific Pride networks. The core product is supplemented by Business & Fleet Fuel Accounts with detailed management reporting, security controls, and fraud protection. The company operates two Fast Fuel stations in Olympia, WA offering various fuel types including Non-Ethanol Gasoline, E10 Gasoline, Premium Diesel, Off Road Diesel, and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). A referral program provides $30 account credits for business referrals. Fast Fuel operates as part of PetroCard's network following an acquisition in April 2025.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- At least 10 cents per gallon savings with Fast Fuel card
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Fast Fuel
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Fast Fuel technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature4 records
Fast Fuel partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- PetroCardcoreFast Fuel was acquired by PetroCard in April 2025. PetroCard now owns and operates Fast Fuel stations. PetroCard is a franchisee of the CFN and Pacific Pride networks with over 100 proprietary cardlock locations in Washington and Oregon. Fast Fuel main office relocated to PetroCard's Kent, WA headquarters.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Fast Fuel competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- WEX Inc. WEX is one of the largest fleet fuel card and payment solutions providers in North America, serving commercial fleets with cards accepted at major retail fuel networks. Directly comparable to Fast Fuel's business and fleet fuel card offering, but at much greater scale and broader acceptance.
- Comdata (a FleetCor company): Comdata provides fleet fuel cards, fuel management reporting, and fraud controls for commercial fleets and truckstop networks. Overlaps directly with Fast Fuel's fleet account management, security controls, and CFN-style fraud protection features.
- Fuelman (by WEX): Fuelman is a fleet fuel card focused on small and mid-sized businesses with reporting, controls, and nationwide acceptance. Directly comparable to Fast Fuel's SMB and fleet card account offering in customer segment and product features.
- Pacific Pride: Pacific Pride operates a cardlock fueling franchise network with sites across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Fast Fuel's proprietary stations are part of the Pacific Pride network and Fast Fuel/PetroCard cards are accepted across Pacific Pride sites, making it a direct franchise peer.
- Voyager Fleet (Wright Express brand): Voyager is a major universal fleet fuel card accepted at thousands of retail fuel stations, including branded sites like Shell and Chevron. Fast Fuel explicitly accepts Voyager cards at its stations, and Voyager competes for the same fleet account relationships.
Emerging players
- Fleetio: Fleetio is a fleet management software platform that helps fleets manage fuel cards, maintenance, and vehicle data. It competes for the fleet management software layer adjacent to Fast Fuel's fuel card reporting and security controls.
Broad incumbents
- PetroCard: PetroCard is the parent company and operator that acquired Fast Fuel in April 2025. It is a franchisee of CFN and Pacific Pride networks with 100+ proprietary cardlock locations in Washington and Oregon, offering fleet fueling accounts and fuel management programs comparable to Fast Fuel's offerings.
- Commercial Fueling Network (CFN): CFN is the cardlock network that issues the Fleetwide fuel card accepted at 65,000+ locations, providing network fraud protection and standardizing service across franchisees. Fast Fuel's cards and stations sit inside CFN, making CFN both an infrastructure partner and a comparable fleet-card network.
- Shell Fleet Solutions: Shell offers a major branded fleet fuel card program accepted at its nationwide retail network, with reporting and security controls for commercial customers. Comparable to Fast Fuel's cardlock fleet card offering but at global scale and with proprietary branded sites.
- Chevron Business Card: Chevron provides fleet and business credit cards accepted at its branded stations nationwide, which Fast Fuel explicitly cites as accessible through the CFN network. Competes for the same fleet customer wallet share with similar reporting and acceptance scale.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Fast Fuel leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Fast Fuel funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Fast Fuel M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Fast Fuel
What does Fast Fuel do?
Fast Fuel sells gasoline (E10 and non-ethanol), premium and off-road diesel, and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at two proprietary 24/7 cardlock stations in Olympia, WA, and issues the Fast Fuel Card accepted at over 65,000 CFN and Pacific Pride locations across the US and Canada. The company also provides Business & Fleet Fuel Accounts with detailed vehicle-level reporting, security controls, and CFN fraud protection tailored to fleet operators.
Is Fast Fuel a public or private company?
Fast Fuel is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Fast Fuel founded?
Fast Fuel was founded in 1925. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Fast Fuel based?
Fast Fuel is headquartered in Olympia, WA, United States, in the North America region.
How does Fast Fuel make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Retail Fuel Sales are the primary driver. The others are fleet Account Management Services and CFN/Pacific Pride Network Access.
Who are Fast Fuel's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are WEX Inc., Comdata (a FleetCor company), Fuelman (by WEX), Pacific Pride and Voyager Fleet (Wright Express brand). Fleetio is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are PetroCard, Commercial Fueling Network (CFN), Shell Fleet Solutions and Chevron Business Card.
Does Fast Fuel have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fast Fuel.
What industry is Fast Fuel in?
Fast Fuel's product category is Fleet Fuel Management and Retail Fuel Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALAIAD, Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery), with a secondary code of THADAKAH, Fuel Management & Fleet Card Programs. Its NAICS code is 457 and its SIC code is 5500.