Executive Director,
Transportation Energy Institute
John Eichberger is Executive Director of the Transportation Energy Institute. Founded by NACS in 2013, the Transportation Energy Institute is a non-profit that evaluates market issues related to vehicles and the energy that powers them. The Institute, led by a diverse Board of transportation experts, is an objective and collaborative research organization that does not advocate.
Previously, Eichberger served more than 14 years at NACS representing the convenience and fuel retailing industry before the media and federal government.
With more than 20 years of related experience, Eichberger is a recognized expert on the transportation energy market.
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
2:45pm - 3:45pm
The petroleum markets were put through the ringer in 2026 and the global market may never be the same. The disruption to the Persian Gulf in the first half of the year forced a complete reconsideration of the global supply system. Meanwhile, retailers were faced with the market realities of national average gasoline prices around $5 per gallon, with some markets experiencing prices above $7. How might the market reset after the tumultuous experience of this year? What should retailers know about the future of supply and price pressure?
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Thursday, Oct 08, 2026
9:00am - 10:00am
Advanced technology is changing the customers’ path to purchase. Drivers are increasingly relying upon their smart phones and vehicle technologies to determine travel routes and to direct them to retailers offering products and services they need. The days of driving down the road and looking for a good place to stop are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Convenience retailers must ensure they are part of the customer decision making process long before the drivers realize they need gas or electricity. This session will discuss the tools and tactics that will ensure your physical location
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