Global Partners Recognized for Second Consecutive Year on Boston Globe’s Fastest-Growing Companies List

Waltham-based energy leader ranks No. 49 for 2026, reflecting sustained growth, strategic acquisitions, and market expansion

Waltham, Mass. (March 18, 2026) – Global Partners LP, a Waltham-based liquid energy supplier and retail operator, has been named to The Boston Globe Media’s 2026 list of New England’s Fastest-Growing Companies, ranking No. 49 among businesses across the region. This marks the second consecutive year Global has earned a spot on the list, after appearing in the inaugural ranking in 2025. The annual list recognizes companies demonstrating strong revenue growth and business expansion across New England’s six states.

“We are honored to be named on the list for the second year in a row,” said Eric Slifka, President and CEO of Global Partners. “Founded in Boston in 1933, Global Partners has always been rooted in the region’s rich history of innovation and growth. This recognition reflects the dedication of our teammates and the strategic focus that continues to drive our business forward. Through disciplined investments and operational excellence, we are expanding our reach while strengthening the infrastructure that supports our customers and communities.”

Global’s continued growth reflects a strategy that combines organic expansion with targeted acquisitions and infrastructure investments across its integrated network.

Today, the company operates or maintains dedicated storage at 54 liquid energy terminals spanning from Maine to Florida and into the U.S. Gulf States, and approximately 1,700 retail locations across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Texas.

The Boston Globe Media’s Fastest-Growing Companies list highlights New England businesses that demonstrated strong growth following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, recognizing organizations that successfully adapted to shifting market conditions and capitalized on the region’s economic recovery.

About Global Partners LP:

Building on a legacy that began more than 90 years ago, Global Partners has evolved into a Fortune 500 company and industry-leading integrated owner, supplier, and operator of liquid energy terminals, fueling locations, and guest-focused retail experiences. Global operates or maintains dedicated storage at 54 liquid energy terminals—with connectivity to strategic rail, pipeline, and marine assets—spanning from Maine to Florida and into the U.S. Gulf States. Through this extensive network, the company distributes gasoline, distillates, residual oil, and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers, and commercial customers. In addition, Global owns, operates and/or supplies approximately 1,700 retail locations across the Northeast states, the Mid-Atlantic, and Texas, providing the fuels people need to keep them on the go at their unique guest-focused convenience destinations. Recognized as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies, Global Partners is embracing progress and diversifying to meet the needs of the energy transition.

Global, a master limited partnership, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GLP.” For additional information, visit www.globalp.com.

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