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Murphy USA Opens 1,400th C-Store

Company delivers on 2016 goal

EL DORADO, Ark. --Murphy USA Inc. has opened its 1,400th convenience store, located in Lafayette, La.

“The opening of our 1,400th location represents another important milestone for the company as we deliver on our stated goal of growing our network by more than 60 stores in 2016,” president and CEO Andrew Clyde said.

The 3,450-square-foot Murphy Express will be open 24 hours a day. It features eight fueling dispensers, each offering ethanol-free gasoline and diesel products, in addition to regular, midgrade and super unleaded fuel choices.

The store will also offer an extensive mix of beverages, including a beer cave, 20 fountain options, eight ICEE flavors, and four coffee stations along with a large variety of snacks, hot and cold food items and other merchandise.

“We are excited about our newest store in Louisiana offering affordable convenience, and we are proud of our dedicated team of Murphy employees who deliver exceptional customer service to both the Lafayette community and every neighborhood we serve,” said Clyde.

Murphy USA’s convenience stores are located in 26 states, primarily in the Southwest, Southeast and Midwest. Most of Murphy USA’s sites are near Wal-Mart stores. The company also markets gasoline and other products at stand-alone stores under the Murphy Express brand.

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