Louisiana Oil Marketers Association

08/26/2026

🏆 LOMA is proud to congratulate Justin Benton Alford, co-owner of Benny's Car Wash & Oil Change, on being named the recipient of the 2026 LOMA Chairman’s Award! 🎉

This honor could not be more fitting.

Justin is the definition of a servant leader — dedicated, passionate, generous, trustworthy and honorable. A respected voice among his peers, Justin has consistently given his time, energy and leadership to strengthening our industry and the association that represents it.

As LOMA’s 2025 Chairman, Justin led with purpose and conviction, always putting the interests of our members and the future of Louisiana’s fuel and convenience store industry at the forefront.

But his impact extends far beyond the boardroom. Justin is deeply committed to his community and leads with the same generosity and integrity that have made him so respected throughout our industry.

Justin is a true ambassador for LOMA. We are grateful for his leadership, his friendship and his unwavering commitment to LOMA.

Congratulations, Justin, on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud to call you a LOMA leader and friend. 💙

08/26/2026

The months ahead are packed with opportunities to connect, engage and move Louisiana’s fuel and convenience store industry forward.

Take a look at these important upcoming dates and make plans to join us! From advocacy and PAC events to education, networking and industry gatherings, there’s a lot happening at LOMA.

👉 Save the dates, share them with your team and stay tuned for more details!

LOMA: Fueling Louisiana.

07/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome our speakers, Tom Kloza, Jim Nickel, and Rowdy Gaudet, to the LOMA 75th Annual Convention!

Our General Session is always an opportunity to learn, be inspired, and gain valuable insights that help strengthen our industry.

Be sure to attend, engage, and help us celebrate 75 years of connecting, educating, and advocating for Louisiana’s fuel and convenience store industry.

07/13/2026

What a spectacular way to celebrate 75 years of LOMA! 🎆

As the grand finale lit up the night sky, we were reminded that our greatest achievements are made possible by the incredible members, partners, and sponsors who have supported us throughout the years.

A special thank you to Altria for sponsoring this unforgettable fireworks display and helping us kick off our Annual Convention with a bang!

Here’s to 75 years of serving Louisiana’s fuel and convenience store industry—and to an even brighter future together. ❤️🤍💙

07/11/2026

The Annual Convention starts tomorrow! We’re excited to celebrate 75 years with everyone.

06/20/2026

Our members go above and beyond for their communities. We’re proud to have the St. Romain family as leaders of the Association!

05/22/2026

Trump Relaxes Refrigerant Rule in Move to Address Affordability

NACS Chairman, Annie Gauthier, attended the White House event representing the convenience retailing industry.

Yesterday, the Trump administration eased federal rules requiring retail stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cooling equipment. The administration said the move would help lower food prices by delaying costly restrictions that limit the type of refrigerants U.S. businesses and families can use.

The change relaxes previous Biden administration regulations related to hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are emitted by refrigerators and other appliances, the Associated Press reported.

During the White House event, President Trump said the previous regulations were “unnecessary and costly and actually makes the machinery worse.”

NACS 2025-26 Chairman Annie Gauthier, CFO/Co-CEO of St. Romain Oil Company (Y-Not Stop), attended the event in the Oval Office along with executives from Kroger, Piggly Wiggly and other grocery chains.

“I was honored to represent the convenience retailing industry to witness the easing of burdensome regulations with a real cost to our businesses and our communities,” said Gauthier.

NACS commented on the refrigerant rules as they were going through the regulatory process, urging less burdensome requirements. The White House announcement took NACS’ position and will save retailers substantial funds. Retailers will be able to use current equipment as planned rather than having to spend substantial funds replacing refrigeration units.

In addition to easing the refrigerant rules, President Trump has taken a number of actions consistent with NACS positions this year, including pushing the Food and Drug Administration to approve pending ni****ne v***r products, fighting against electric vehicle mandates and endorsing the Credit Card Competition Act.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

🎉 May 20, 2026 - WHAT. A. DAY 👏!

LOMA held its Q2 Board of Directors meeting before heading to the Louisiana Capitol for our annual Legislative Day — and what a success it was! 🇺🇸⚜️

We had the opportunity to meet with members of Louisiana’s House and Senate to discuss the important role our members and industries play in "Fueling Louisiana!"

We were especially honored that the Louisiana House of Representatives presented a resolution commemorating LOMA’s 75th Anniversary 🎖️ and that we were recognized on the Senate floor for the work our members do every day in their communities and for the significant impact our industries have on Louisiana’s economy and in times of disaster. 👏⛽🏪

We wrapped up the day with a social event welcoming members of the House and Senate and thanking them for their continued support of LOMA, our members, and the industries we serve. 🤝

For 75 years, LOMA has remained committed to protecting and promoting Louisiana’s fuel and convenience store industries. Supporting and advocating on behalf of our members isn’t just our mission — it’s our passion. 💙⚜️