Illinois Fuel & Retail Association

What Illinois Fuel & Retail Association does

The Illinois Fuel & Retail Association (IFRA), operating under the brand "Fueling Illinois," is a private nonprofit trade association headquartered at 112 W. Cook Street in Springfield, Illinois. It represents Illinois-based energy marketers, distributors, terminal operators, bulk tank storage facilities, gas stations, and convenience stores. The association functions as a member-funded collective-advocacy body, delivering state-level lobbying at the Illinois State Capitol, federal-level representation through its automatic membership in the Energy Marketers of America (EMA), and coalition work with NACS and NATSO on national convenience-store and truck-stop issues. Government-relations support covers the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Illinois EPA, Department of Public Health, and Department of Agriculture.

IFRA's product set is operational rather than technological. Core offerings include a federally DOT-approved drug testing program for CDL drivers and a Multiple Employer Plan 401(k) (the "Fueling Illinois" MEP) that outsources retirement plan administration and reduces member fiduciary exposure. The association co-hosts the annual M-PACT trade show in Indianapolis alongside Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio state associations, publishes The Oil Can Magazine as a member communication channel, and runs quarterly networking events (golf outing, ballgame, winter retreat). The supporting partner ecosystem includes Federated Insurance, Flute Payments, credit card processors, and bulk energy providers, with partnership residuals reinvested into association operations.

Revenue mechanics rely on three streams: undisclosed membership dues, event revenue (M-PACT show and member events), and partnership residuals. No revenue, headcount, dues pricing, or financial figures are publicly disclosed. The entity has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no disclosed AI, software, or technology stack; it is governance-and-advocacy infrastructure rather than a technology business.

Name

Illinois Fuel & Retail Association

Legal name

Illinois Fuel & Retail Association

Website

https://fuelingillinois.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Illinois Fuel & Retail Association (IFRA) is a Springfield, Illinois-based nonprofit trade association representing Illinois energy marketers, distributors, terminal operators, bulk tank storage operators, gas stations, and convenience stores through state and federal lobbying, compliance programs, and member services.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IFRA is a membership-based trade association that represents Illinois energy marketers, distributors, terminal operators, bulk tank storage operators, gas stations, and convenience stores. It provides state lobbying at the Illinois State Capitol, federal advocacy through automatic Energy Marketers of America (EMA) membership, government-relations navigation, a DOT-approved drug testing program, a Multiple Employer Plan 401(k), partner-based cost savings on credit card processing and utilities, quarterly networking events, and the regional M-PACT trade show.

Product overview

Illinois Fuel & Retail Association is a membership-based trade association offering a portfolio of services to Illinois energy marketers, distributors, terminal operators, bulk tank storage facilities, gas stations, and convenience stores. The organization operates as a single unified offering centered on member advocacy and support services rather than a technology product. Core services include State Lobbying, Federal Issues Representation via EMA membership, Government Relations navigation, and the annual M-PACT regional trade show. Member benefits include a DOT-approved Drug Testing Program, a Multiple Employer Plan 401(k) for retirement administration, business partnership discounts, and quarterly networking events.

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Brands

• M-PACT: Midwest Petroleum and Convenience Trade Show - a regional trade show held in Indianapolis along with Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio member states.
• The Oil Can Magazine
• Fueling Illinois Multiple Employer Plan 401(k)

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Energy Marketers of America (EMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFRA is the Illinois member of EMA, the national association for energy marketers. IFRA members automatically receive membership in EMA, providing access to federal-level advocacy and national industry representation.
• NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFRA works closely with NACS on national convenience store industry issues. Members are encouraged to join NACS annual D.C. fly-in events to lobby members of Congress.
• NATSO (National Association of Truck Stop Operators)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFRA collaborates with NATSO on truck stop operator industry representation. Members are encouraged to participate in NATSO annual D.C. fly-in events.
• Federated InsurancesupportingOthers
• Flute PaymentssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment solutions provider offering discounted rates to IFRA members through the partnership program. Marketed on IFRA website as an exclusive member benefit.
• Credit Card Processors (Partner)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerIFRA partners with credit card processors to provide discounted rates to members. Any residual payments from partnerships are reinvested into the Association.
• Bulk Energy Providers (Partner)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBulk energy providers help secure utility discounts for IFRA members through the partnership program. Residual payments reinvested into the Association.
• M-PACT (Midwest Petroleum and Convenience Trade Show)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional trade show partnership with Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. Illinois is a member state of M-PACT which puts on annual trade shows in Indianapolis featuring exhibitors, attendees, and educational seminars.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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