About Us

Tiger Fuel Company began operations in Charlottesville, Va., with the acquisition of Bascom Oil Company. We came from humble beginnings, with only two used trucks on our lot to deliver heating oil.

It’s not every day that a 3-bay auto-mechanic service station is transformed into a convenience store deli! Considered one of the first gourmet-to-go gas stations, Bellair Market received widespread attention for its delicious sandwiches, classic charm and local product offerings.

A high-quality car wash goes hand in hand with fuel and convenience! We opened our first stand-alone car wash on Long Street in Charlottesville, Va (featuring the message board where locals proudly celebrate birthdays and anniversaries). Over the next two decades, we acquired four additional car washes and launched the All-American Car Wash brand.

We acquired two oil companies in Appomattox, Virginia and began delivering fuel to customers in Appomattox, Buckingham, Lynchburg and surrounding counties.

Looking to lower operating costs and generate clean energy, we partnered with Altenergy Solar to solar power two of our newest gourmet-to-go convenience stores, The Market at Preston and The Market at Ruckersville. The solar systems supply more than half of each facility’s electrical needs and mark a pivotal step in reducing our carbon footprint.

Realizing there was a strong cultural alignment with Altenergy Solar, we made significant investments in their people, equipment and operations. With the same local people and exceptional, high-quality service, Altenergy transitioned to a new name, Tiger Solar. Our family grew to 350+ employees, operating across four states.