Latest on Hess Gas: Spokesman Says 'Absolutely No Plans to Close Any of Our Stores'

Hess spokesman Dennis Moynihan said Tuesday, March 5 that reports of closing

"We have absolutely no plans to close any of our stores," said Moynihan in a statement.

"We want all of our guests to know it's business as usual at all of our retail stores," he added. "Our commitment to competitive prices and customer services – it will not change. The brand is strong, and it will live long into the future."

But in the background, the disposition of the retail end of Hess' business--the iconic green-and-white gas stations--is not so clear. The New York Times reports that the efforts to appease a major shareholder, hedge fund Elliott Investment, don't seem to have done much good.

Bottom line: stay tuned for the latest on the future of our Hess gas stations.