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Experts Warn: Gas Stations Face Closure Amid EV Surge

2/6/2026

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  • Emily Grubert and Joshua Lappen of the University of Notre Dame warn gas stations may close as demand for fossil fuels declines, especially where electric vehicle (EV) adoption is high.
  • Jeff Lenard of the National Association of Convenience Stores says gasoline sales will not plummet soon, noting a long transition.
  • Grubert and Lappen call for government planning to manage decline of fossil fuel infrastructure and protect access to essential resources.