Marks 5th Ohio Truckstop

August 21, 2006 -- EL PASO, TEXAS — Petro Stopping Centers, LP, announced the opening of a new Petro franchise location in Napoleon, OH at U.S. highways 6 & 24 at the Industrial Drive exit. The new location is the fifth Petro in the state of Ohio and brings Petro's national network to 65 travel centers.

Michael Stuewe, Petro Director of Franchise Operations, stated "The Napoleon site is a great addition to our growing network and will serve the significant amount of truck and auto traffic using U.S. highways 6 and 24 on a daily basis. We feel fortunate to have added such a high quality location in this market."

The new Petro:2 facility is open 24/7 and equipped with seven truck fuel lanes, overnight parking for 110 trucks, and Interstate Scales. Driver amenities include seven private showers, a television room, video arcade, and a Laundromat. The site also has a C-Store with six Citgo branded gasoline lanes, a Quiznos Sub shop, and parking for over twenty cars.

Ross Durham, GM Napoleon Petro
419-599-3835