Pearson Fuels opens 400th E85 fueling station in California

The site is part of an ongoing partnership with G&M Oil Company, which extends over 100 locations across the state.

Pearson Fuels, one of California's largest E85 distributors, announced its station network has grown to 400 retail sites.

The newest addition to the company’s network opened at a G&M Oil Company retail gas station in Torrance. Both companies have partnered at more than 100 locations in the state to offer E85 – with more stations on the way.

“As Californians continue to wrestle with higher prices for everything from housing to electricity, we're proud to offer a more affordable gasoline alternative at our 400 retail E85 stations throughout the state," said Doug Vind, Managing Member of Pearson Fuels.

E85 is a high-octane, renewable, biomass-based fuel typically dispensed via a yellow handle and used in flex fuel vehicles (FFVs).

"We will continue to add E85 at any retail site we can. Our relationship with Pearson Fuels helps us be the most competitive for our customers," said Adam Sparks, General Manager of G&M Oil Company.

Pearson Fuels estimates a typical FFV driver in California would have saved nearly $400 last year by filling with E85 rather than gasoline. For a super commuter, those savings would have approached $750 – leading to annual fuel cost reductions surpassing $200 million benefiting California motorists.