Your Partner in Fueling Success
For the past 70+ years, the California Fuels & Convenience Alliance (CFCA), originally founded in 1952 as the California Independent Oil Marketers Association (CIOMA), has been serving the industry. CFCA is the statewide trade association that represents the needs of independent wholesale and retail marketers of gasoline, diesel, lubricating oils, and other petroleum products; transporters of these products; and retail convenience store operators. The vast majority of our members are small business owners, many of whom operate family-owned businesses passed down through generations.
Who We Are
Founded in 1952 as the California Independent Oil Marketers Association (CIOMA), now the California Fuels & Convenience Alliance (CFCA), CFCA is the industry's statewide trade association representing the needs of independent wholesale and retail marketers of gasoline, diesel, lubricating oils and other petroleum products; transporters of those products; and retail convenience store operators. The vast majority of our members are small business owners, with many of them being family-owned businesses passed down from one generation to the next.
Our association provides the life-blood of our economy – transportation fuels and energy – to the motoring public and business economy. In simple terms, our members deliver transportation fuel and energy from their manufacturers to end customers, such as wholesale or retail participants, who then deliver the fuel to individual users (i.e. service stations) or to bulk purchasers (e.g. farmers, fleet fueling locations, government agencies, industrial complexes, etc.). Our members serve every region, city, county and locality in this state.
Mission Statement
To serve as the respected industry expert in fostering a community that drives excellence in education, networking, and member services. Being the leading voice on legislative, regulatory, and local issues while advancing the conversation on current and future fuel marketing, convenience-store, transportation, and allied sectors.
Antitrust Statement
All of CFCA's meetings and programs are designed to ensure conformity with this important policy. A written antitrust policy is available at all of CFCA's meetings, along with our meeting guidelines. As stewards of this policy all board members, members, and staff are urged to be familiar with the policy and help CFCA maintain its 100% compliance record.
1952
CIOMA is founded
1959
Pacific Oil Conference (POC) introducedÂ
1999
CIOMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (CMSF)
2002
50th Anniversary of CIOMA
2012
CIOMA partners with the California Service Station & Automotive Repair Association (CSSARA)Â
2018
California Independent Oil Marketers Association (CIOMA) to California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA)
2019
Pacific Oil Conference (POC) to Pacific Fuels + Convenience Summit (PFCS)
2024
Pacific Fuels + Convenience Summit (PFCS) to CFCA Summit
Our History
In an effort to better align with our members and those we serve, we have changed our name from CIOMA (the California Independent Oil Marketers Association) to CFCA, the California Fuels and Convenience Alliance. CFCA has come to not only represent the independent marketers of fuel, but all of California's gas stations, convenience stores, and service stations. Our members have been the pioneers in fueling and transportation technologies and we are proud to continue representing the small, family- and minority-owned businesses that keep California moving forward.
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s conference a resounding success! With over 1,400 attendees, 150 exhibitors, and 61 sponsors, the energy was electric, and the connections were invaluable. We’re thrilled to announce that we’re rebranding our conference from the Pacific Fuels + Convenience Summit to the CFCA Summit, and we can’t wait to see you next year! Together, we’re fueling innovation and convenience in the industry—here’s to many more exciting adventures ahead!
SAVE THE DATE
Join us for the 2025 CFCA Summit!
September 2-4, 2025
Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego
More info coming soon!
The Fuel in Our Tank
At CFCA, our passion for the fuel industry goes beyond advocacy—it’s a mission. Our commitment to the industry drives us to provide our members with the resources, education, and support they need to thrive in a constantly evolving landscape. Through partnerships with key industry players and engagement in legislative advocacy, we work tirelessly to protect and promote the interests of our members.
Meet the dedicated team behind our mission. Our staff is passionate about making a difference and is here to support you every step of the way.
Together, we are fueling progress and shaping the future of the fuel industry.