Fuels Market News Magazine
Fuels Market News print magazine expands our reach—and yours—to new audiences.
Fuels Market News Magazine is presented at key industry conferences and trade events as well as mailed to more than 14,100 convenience retailers when polybagged with NACS Magazine six times a year. Additionally, digital issues of the magazine are emailed to a targeted audience of top fuel marketers, retailers and commercial fuel buyers and their customers, as well as being available online.
28,000+ Print + Digital Readership
Nearly 10 minutes of Average Read Time (9:17)
Distribution: Polybagged with NACS Magazine, FMN Magazine reaches thousands of convenience and fuel retailing decision-makers.
Visit the digital magazine online at FuelsMarketNews.com
DEEPER ENGAGEMENT & THOUGHT-LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsored Content
We are committed to telling your brand story through our branded-content offers. We will work with you to find the best storyline and incorporate your critical input throughout the process.
Thought Leadership Program ($10,000): A 3-page feature article (approx. 1,400 words) co-written and designed by FMN on a topic of your choice
FMN Magazine Q&A ($6,900): A compelling 2-page Q&A with one of your company leaders.
Feature Column ($2,500): A one-page column focused on Insights about a specific topic.
2025 Editorial Calendar
WINTER 2025
Mailed in February 2025
Petroleum Marketer/Jobber Focus
Ad space close:
January 3, 2025
Ad materials due:
January 8, 2025
Featuring:
Wholesale fueling
Commercial fueling services
Site lighting
Retail fuel management
Bonus distribution:
WPMA
FALL 2025
Mailed in October 2025
NACS Show Issue
Ad space close:
August 25, 2025
Ad materials due:
September 5, 2025
Featuring:
Enterprise software
Petroleum equipment
Carwash equipment
EV charging
Bonus and EXCLUSIVE distribution at the NACS Show
SPRING 2025
Mailed in April 2025
Carwash and Transportation/Logistics Focus
Ad space close:
February 24, 2025
Ad materials due:
March 3, 2025
Featuring:
Bulk plant/terminal
Carwash equipment and marketing
Fuel delivery/logistics
Fuel price and market analytics
Bonus distribution:
M-PACT
Special Issues
Mailed in November 2025
FMN Fuels Innovator of the Year
Ad space close:
October 3, 2025
Ad materials due:
October 10, 2025
Two fuel innovators of the year (100+ stores and fewer than 100 stores) are celebrated for their strategies in driving exceptional performance. The issue also includes exclusive insights from executive-level representatives discussing their keys to success. A highly read issue.
SUMMER 2025
Mailed in July 2025
FMN Fuels Top 50/Forecourt Focus
Ad space close:
May 28, 2025
Ad materials due:
June 6, 2025
Featuring:
Alternative fuels
Forecourt merchandising
Forecourt cleaning and maintenance
FMN/OPIS Fuels Top 50
The FMN Fuels Top 50 uses a core subset of the OPIS Fuel Leaders Report to provide FMN readers with a detailed look at the industry’s top 50 fuel operators and what separates them from the rest of the industry. This is a highly read issue appropriate for all solution providers serving the retail fueling/charging space.
Rate Card
| Ad Size/Position | 1x | 6x |
|---|---|---|
| Full Page | $3,200 | $2,900 |
| 1/2 Page | $2,700 | $2,300 |
| 1/4 Page | $1,700 | $1,300 |
| Back Cover | $5,700 | $4,700 |
| C2 (inside front cover) | $4,600 | $3,700 |
| C3 (inside back cover) | $4,100 | $3,300 |
| 2-Page Spread | $5,700 | $4,900 |
| Branded Content Q&A | $6,900 | $5,900 |
FMN Magazine – Advertising Specs
The following specifications are for the purpose of controlling the quality of magazine printing on high-speed web presses. All requirements are based on Specifications for Web Offset Publications (SWOP). Any deviation from these specifications may result in less desirable printed results.
| Size | Live (Non-Bleed) | Trim | Bleed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Page | 7.75" x 10.375" | 8.25" x 10.875" | 8.5" x 11.125" |
| Spread | 15.5" x 10.375" | 16.5" x 10.875" | 16.75" x 11.125" |
| 2/3 Vertical | 4.625" x 10" | ||
| 1/2 Horizontal | 7.0625" x 4.375" | ||
| 1/2 Vertical | 3.4375" x 10" | ||
| 1/2 Spread | 15.5" x 5.25" | 16.5" x 5.5" | 16.75" x 5.625" |
| 1/3 Square | 4.625" x 4.875" | ||
| 1/3 Vertical | 2.25" x 10" | ||
| 1/4 Vertical | 3.4375" x 4.8125" |
Notes: Live matter must be at least 0.25” from trim. Binding: Perfect Bound
Ad sizes are to scale.
File Formats
We prefer PDF files generated using PDF/X1a settings. To generate printable PDFs, it is important that the native file (Adobe InDesign) is prepared accordingly.
Preparing native files for printable PDFs:
Set bleeds 1/8”beyond trim
All images/scans must be in SWOP (CMYK or Grayscale) TIFF or EPS between 200 and 400 dpi resolution
Use Postscript (Type 1) fonts only; no True Type, Windows/ PC or custom fonts accepted, unless converted to outlines
DO NOT use stylized fonts
Embed all fonts
Rules should be .25 point or thicker
All elements must be placed at 100% size
Avoid rotation and cropping of images in layout program
Do not nest EPS files in other EPS files
Four-color solids should not exceed SWOP density of 280%
Standard trim, bleed and center crop marks should be included and have a 12 point offset (no marks included in the “live” image area)
Preparing an EPS file (Optional alternative format):
EPS file formats from Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or Macromedia Freehand must be a high resolution CMYK EPS file, layers flattened with fonts converted to outlines or paths.
Proofs
If you supply proofs for color guidance they must be Digital, Press, or Off-press proofs which meet SWOP specifications. Color guidance proofs must include a 6 mm 5%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% C, M, Y, K patch strip for quality control.
Laser or inkjet proofs are not considered accurate in color and are supplied for content confirmation only. If supplied, NACS is not responsible for color variances between the digital file and final color reproduction.
How to Submit Files
Name your files with the issue date, advertiser name, and magazine name (for example 0112_AdvertiserName_FMNMagazine.pdf).
Please submit your file via SendMyAd:
NACS can pick-up past ad materials for up to one year. Advertiser must provide ad title and issue date the ad ran.
Please watch this brief tutorial to learn how to submit an ad: http://sendmyadhelp.com/knowledge-base/sending-print-ads/
For questions, contact:
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