Gas stations battle using coffee

RELATIVE NEWCOMER If National Petroleum Corp has its way, service stations could begin offering a much wider array of products and services than just gasoline

By Jessie Ho / STAFF REPORTER

Formosa Petrochemical runs 550 gas stations around the nation.

As the goal for this year, Tsai said the company wil seek strategic partners and start to franchise its brand, aiming to open 110 gas stations by the end of the year, and increasing its market share in terms of oil supplies, which is about 6 percent.

"It's like fighting a group battle ? the more partners you have, the greater the chance you will win," Tsai said.