What Shahani Inc does

Shahani Inc is a privately-held wholesale fuel distributor and convenience store retailer founded in 1992 by Mohammad Shahid Khan and headquartered at 14 Sycamore Way, Branford, Connecticut. The company distributes branded fuel under major oil company partnerships including Gulf, BP, Phillips 66, Conoco, Amoco, and Getty, alongside an unbranded fuel offering priced up to 15 cents per gallon below branded fuel. It also operates Shahani Transport for fuel hauling, a network of 18 or more Food Stop branded retail convenience stores across Connecticut, Shahani Consulting for station growth and new business services, and DEEP compliance services covering Connecticut underground storage tank requirements. Its geographic footprint spans Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

The core operational technology consists of fuel distribution logistics, tank monitoring systems, and Verifone Ruby point-of-sale systems deployed at c-store locations. Customer-facing integrations include Apple Pay at all sites, EBT at most sites, CT Lottery, U-Haul rentals at select sites, FedEx dropbox, and Bitcoin ATM at Food Stop #604. The product portfolio spans Unleaded 87, 89, and 93 octane gasoline, Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel, and Winterized ULSD for November-March cold weather use.

The business model is primarily transaction-based wholesale fuel distribution with take-rate economics on each gallon delivered to station operators and c-stores, supplemented by professional services revenue from Shahani Consulting, licensing and royalty income from QSR franchising (Subway, Dairy Queen, Dunkin'), and retail revenue from the owned Food Stop network. Go-to-market is sales-led with field consultation, supported by channel partner dynamics through major oil brand relationships, direct phone-based dispatch (203-483-6464, [email protected]), and participation in industry events such as the National Association of Convenience Stores convention. Pricing is quote-based for B2B fuel transactions and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Shahani Inc

Legal name

Shahani Inc

Website

https://shahaniinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shahani Inc is a privately-held wholesale fuel distributor and convenience store retailer serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island since 1992, distributing branded and unbranded fuel through 18 or more Food Stop locations and a transport fleet to independent gas station operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Fuel Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) (424720), Fuel Dealers (45721)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution (EUALAIAB)

Keywords

• Wholesale fuel distribution
• Branded fuel supply
• Convenience store retail
• Fuel transportation services
• C-store consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Branford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Fuel Distribution: Shahani distributes both branded and unbranded fuel to gas stations and convenience stores across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. They operate a 24/7 dispatch team with multiple haulers and terminals to ensure supply reliability.
2. Unbranded Fuel Sales: The company offers unbranded fuel wholesale, priced up to 15 cents cheaper than branded fuel. They also offer bulk purchasing options allowing customers to lock in prices.
3. Branded Fuel Distribution: Distribution of branded fuel under Gulf, BP, Phillips 66, Conoco, and Amoco brands. Stations benefit from nationwide marketing, loyalty programs, fleet cards, and credit card programs associated with these brands.
4. Fuel Transportation: Shahani Transport provides fuel hauling services to meet customer delivery needs.
5. Business Consulting Services: Shahani Consulting offers services including real estate opportunities, architectural services, engineering services, septic design, QSR franchising, and deli operation support for gas stations and c-stores.
6. Franchise Revenue: The company offers QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) franchising opportunities including Subway, as well as deli operations within their c-store network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Shahani Inc is a wholesale fuel distributor and convenience retailer serving gas station and c-store operators across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The company distributes branded fuel under Gulf, BP, Phillips 66, Conoco, and Amoco as well as lower-cost unbranded fuel, supported by 24/7 dispatch and Shahani Transport hauling. It also operates a network of 18+ Food Stop retail locations, offers branded fleet and consumer credit cards, and provides station branding, DEEP environmental compliance, business consulting, and real estate leasing.

Product overview

Shahani Inc is a wholesale fuel distributor and retailer operating across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island since 1992. The company offers a vertically integrated portfolio combining branded fuel distribution (Gulf, BP, Phillips 66, Conoco, Amoco, Getty) and unbranded fuel supply, Shahani Transport fuel hauling services, and a network of 18+ Food Stop branded retail convenience stores. Supporting services include fleet/credit card programs through brand partners, DEEP compliance services for underground storage tanks, C-Store support operations, business consulting for station branding and modernization, and commercial real estate leasing. The company also provides ancillary retail services through integrations with payment providers (Apple Pay, EBT), CT Lottery, U-Haul, and Bitcoin ATMs at select locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shahani Transport: Fuel hauling services offered by Shahani Inc
• Food Stop

Products and services

• Branded Fuel Distribution Wholesale distribution of branded fuel under Gulf, BP, Phillips 66, Conoco, Amoco, and Getty, including branded additive blends and access to nationwide marketing, loyalty programs, and fleet card programs for station operators.
• Unbranded Fuel Supply Generic unbranded wholesale fuel priced up to 15 cents cheaper than branded alternatives, with optional Top Tier certification, bulk purchasing options for price locking, and 24/7 dispatch availability.
• Shahani Transport Fuel Hauling Fuel hauling transportation services that deliver fuel to retail gas stations and c-stores on demand.
• Branded Fleet Cards Fleet card programs offered through brand partners (Gulf Fleet Card, BP Business Solutions, Phillips 66 Fleet, Conoco Fleet) for commercial customers to manage fleet fueling and expense tracking.
• Branded Consumer Credit Cards Consumer credit card programs offered through brand partners (Gulf Visa, BP Credit Cards, Phillips 66 Card, Conoco Credit Cards) for personal fuel purchases.
• Food Stop Retail Stores Chain of 18+ retail convenience store and gas station locations branded as Food Stop across Connecticut, featuring branded fuel (Gulf, BP, Phillips 66, Conoco) and amenities including free air, propane, ATM, firewood, ice, delis, and food service partners.
• DEEP Compliance Services Connecticut DEEP compliance services for underground storage tanks including monthly visual inspections, tank reconciliation, Class A/B operator certifications, tank filing, extensions, and tank replacement support.
• Fuel Products (Unleaded and Diesel) Range of motor fuel products including Unleaded 87 Octane, Unleaded 89 Octane, Unleaded 93 Octane, Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel, and Winterized ULSD with de-icer additive available November through March.
• Shahani Consulting Business consulting services for fuel station branding, store modernization, and growth strategies, with before/after transformation examples and guidance on joining major fuel brands.
• New Business Formation Services Comprehensive support for new business owners entering the fuel station or c-store industry, including real estate opportunities, architectural services, engineering services, septic design, QSR franchising, and deli operation assistance.
• Station Lease Program Gas station properties available for lease with password-protected listing details accessible via a contact form for prospective operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 15 cents cheaper than branded fuel with unbranded option
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gulf OilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGulf is one of the major branded fuel partners of Shahani. Shahani distributes Gulf-branded fuel to station operators and operates Gulf Food Stop locations. Gulf provides nationwide marketing, fleet cards, credit cards, loyalty programs, and tech support to branded stations.
• BP (British Petroleum)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBP is a branded fuel partner providing branded fuel for distribution through Shahani's network. BP offers business fleet cards and credit card programs for branded stations.
• Phillips 66coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhillips 66 is a branded fuel partner. Shahani operates Phillips 66 branded stations and distributes Phillips 66 fuel. Partners receive fleet card programs and marketing support.
• ConococoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConoco is a branded fuel partner of Shahani. Shahani distributes Conoco-branded fuel and operates Conoco stations. Provides credit cards and fleet card programs.
• AmococoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmoco is a branded fuel partner providing fuel branding for Shahani-operated stations.
• National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACS is the industry association for convenience and fuel retail. Shahani team attends the annual NACS Convention to learn and partner with technology and consumer product companies.
• NEDIAN (New England Diesel & Alternative Fuels)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional industry association for diesel and alternative fuels in New England.
• NECSPMA (New England Convenience Store & Petroleum Marketers Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional trade association for convenience stores and petroleum marketers in New England.
• PTI (Professional Towing & Recovery)minorOthersIndustry association related to towing and recovery services relevant to fuel station operations.
• U-HaulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorU-Haul rental services available at select Food Stop locations (#600 and #6771). Provides truck and trailer rentals to c-store customers.
• CT LotteryminorOthersConnecticut Lottery services available at most Shahani Food Stop locations for lottery ticket sales.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Gulf Oil: Branded fuel supplier and one of Shahani's core brand partners. While a current distribution partner, Gulf also licenses branding to other distributors, positioning it as an ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Murphy USA: Large publicly traded fuel retailer and convenience store chain with ~1,700 locations, primarily Walmart-adjacent. Comparable to Shahani in retail fuel and convenience focus, though at significantly greater scale.
• 7-Eleven, Inc. Largest U.S. convenience store chain, operating ~13,000 locations including former Speedway stores post-acquisition. Comparable in fuel-and-c-store retail but at vastly larger scale than Shahani.
• Sunoco LP: Master limited partnership focused on wholesale fuel distribution and retail motor fuel across the U.S. Comparable to Shahani in wholesale fuel distribution core business, though at national scale.
• BP plc: Major oil major and one of Shahani's branded fuel partners. BP's downstream marketing and retail operations overlap Shahani's branded distribution activity and represent both a competitor and supply partner.

Direct peers

• Casey's General Stores: Publicly traded convenience store and fuel retailer with ~2,500 stores across the Midwest and South. Comparable in private-to-public-store format combining fuel with prepared food and c-store retail.
• RaceTrac, Inc. Privately held fuel and convenience retailer operating across the southeastern and central U.S. Comparable to Shahani in combining fuel retail with high-volume c-store food service and a private operating model.
• Wawa, Inc. Privately held convenience store and fuel retailer operating across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with a strong regional brand and integrated food-service offering. Comparable to Shahani's Food Stop network in geography and c-store plus fuel model.
• Global Partners LP: Northeast-based wholesale and retail fuel distributor with a portfolio of gas stations, convenience stores, and heating oil operations across New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Most directly comparable to Shahani in geography, multi-brand strategy, and integrated wholesale-retail model.
• ARKO Corp: Multi-brand convenience store and wholesale fuel distributor operating GPM Investments, with thousands of retail sites across the eastern U.S. Comparable to Shahani in offering both branded and unbranded fuel supply and c-store retail.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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