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Shell Fleet Solutions Partners with Hightowers Petroleum Company

This collaboration brings together Shell’s scale and expertise with HPC’s merchant-funded discount network and certified minority owned supplier credentials.

April 16, 2026
Shell Fleet Solutions Partners with Hightowers Petroleum Company

For fleet customers, the partnership will offer a more competitive, inclusive value without changing Shell processes.

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Shell Fleet Solutions announced a strategic partnership with Hightowers Petroleum Company (HPC), to help enhance Shell’s enterprise fleet offering across the United States.

“This partnership strengthens our ability to better serve large, complex fleets with a more competitive solution,” said Mohamad Kabbani, Head of US Sales for Shell Fleet Solutions. “By combining Shell’s enterprise capabilities with Hightowers’ discount network and supplier diversity credentials, we are better positioned to meet the evolving needs of enterprise customers.”

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Through Hightowers Advantage, customers benefit from:

  • Nationwide fuel discounts across a broad network of merchant partners

  • Integrated payment solutions that enhance security and control

  • Actionable data insights to support informed fueling decisions

  • Compatibility with leading fleet and telematics platforms

For fleet customers, the partnership will deliver a more competitive and inclusive value proposition without changing the current process working with Shell. 

The collaboration is structured to preserve Shell Fleet Solutions’ existing card processing model while enhancing value delivered. 

“Through our collaboration with Shell Fleet Solutions, we are expanding access to a broader network of fueling options while helping customers realize consistent savings,” said Steve Hightower, Chief Executive Officer of Hightowers Petroleum Company. “Hightowers Advantage is designed to provide fleets with greater flexibility, visibility, and control, enabling more efficient operations across their fueling programs.”

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Together, Shell Fleet Solutions and Hightowers Petroleum Company are focused on creating a scalable, enterprise-ready solution designed for today’s procurement environment.

About Shell

Equilon Enterprises LLC dba Shell Oil Products US is a subsidiary of Shell plc, a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with operations in more than 70 countries. In the U.S., Shell operates in 50 states and employs more than 12,000 people working to help tackle the energy challenges of the future.

About Hightowers Petroleum Company

Hightowers Petroleum Company is a national fuel supplier and logistics provider delivering fueling, payment, and energy solutions across the United States and Canada. With a 24/7 operational footprint and a diverse customer base that includes Fortune 500 companies, utilities, and government agencies, HPC is recognized for its reliability, responsiveness, and customer-focused approach.

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