CALGARY, Alberta -- Husky Energy has entered into an agreement with Suncor Energy and Suncor Energy Products to purchase 98 retail outlets in the Ontario market. The addition brings the company's total network of gas stations to 571 covering British Columbia to the Ontario/Quebec border. The acquisition will establish Husky's position as one of the leading gas retailers in the competitive southern Ontario market, it said. The company said that it sees value for its integrated strategy in increasing its presence and brand recognition in the densely populated region.

FORT LEE, N.J. -- United Dealers New Jersey, a group of 88 gas station operators who own and operate more than 100 Exxon stations throughout New Jersey, said its members filed a complaint in federal court late Wednesday against ExxonMobil. This legal action is an effort to sustain the operation of their stations and protect themselves from unfair practices that they say have been levied upon them by ExxonMobil. Through the lawsuit, the station owners seek to have the court declare certain practices of ExxonMobil unlawful and reduce gasoline prices in New Jersey and nationwide.

TAMPA, Fla. -- Circle K Stores is breaking new ground this year by offering franchise opportunities to business owners in Florida. Circle K has more than 450 c-stores in Florida. Lisa Geyer, the chain's director of franchise development and operations, said, "Circle K is committed to building long-term value for franchisees by offering one of the most competitive retailing systems in the world."