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50,000 customers in Massachusetts , New Hampshire and Southern Maine . Haffner ’ s also operates a network of gas stations , convenience stores , car washes , and food service locations that complements the heating oil and propane distribution services offered by Hartmann Oil & Propane , Haffner ’ s said in a statement . “ This strategic move allows Haffner ’ s to provide comprehensive energy solutions to families and businesses across Massachusetts , New Hampshire , and Southern Maine ,” the company said .

In June , Haffner ’ s announced acquisitions of Huhtala Oil & Propane , Templeton , Mass ., and Concord Oil , Concord , Mass .

Energy North Group is a wholesale distributor of fuel in New England and upstate New York . ENG offers major brands , including Exxon , Mobil , Sunoco , Gulf and Citgo . Its gas station and car wash brands , Haffner ’ s and Tradewinds , number more than 70 locations . For more information , visit www . Haffners . com .

� MACFARLANE ENERGY ACQUIRES HORAN OIL

MacFarlane Energy , a Massachusetts corporation , acquired assets of the fullservice heating fuels business of Horan Oil , Stoughton , Mass .

Horan Oil was established in 1936 by William T . Horan and his sons Edward and Leo . By the 1960s Edward ’ s sons had joined the business and in 1988 James (“ Jim ”) M . Horan took the lead , expanded the customer base , and added HVAC installation and service to Horan Oil ’ s offerings .

The company continued to expand and upgrade its facilities , and introduced fuel additives . Today Horan Oil serves residential and commercial customers in Norfolk , Bristol , Plymouth , and Middlesex counties . Horan Oil CEO Jim Horan comments , “ We ’ re happy to have our family legacy carried on by our trusted colleagues and friends at MacFarlane Energy . Their dedication to serving customers matches

what we consistently strive for at Horan .”

MacFarlane Energy is also a familyowned and -operated business . Founded in 1946 by Peter MacFarlane , the business has experienced continuous growth since its inception . After Peter ’ s passing in 1987 , his son Scott D . MacFarlane took the reins . President Scott MacFarlane says , “ We are pleased and honored to continue Horan Oil ’ s great record of excellent customer service and welcome their team members to the MacFarlane family .”

The transaction closed on June 28 , 2023 . Cetane Associates ( www . cetane . com ) served as the arranger and financial advisor to Horan Oil .

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