It’s Time to Take a Stand. Every dollar you spend holds power. When you shop at AMPM gas stations and convenience stores, your money could be contributing to some of the most harmful practices affecting our planet and communities. Corporations like AMPM, tied to BP, thrive at the expense of working-class families, clean environments, and ethical governance. This fight is about more than cheap gas and snacks—it’s about justice, dignity, and accountability.

It’s Time to Take a Stand. Every dollar you spend holds power. When you shop at AMPM gas stations and convenience stores, your money could be contributing to some of the most harmful practices affecting our planet and communities. Corporations like AMPM, tied to BP, thrive at the expense of working-class families, clean environments, and ethical governance. This fight is about more than cheap gas and snacks—it’s about justice, dignity, and accountability.

Today, we demand better. Here’s why it’s time to say NO to AMPM and corporations profiting from exploitation.

The AMPM-BP Connection and Environmental Devastation

AMPM may sit at your street corner, but its profit streams trace back to BP, one of the world’s most controversial oil giants. From the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010—dumping an estimated 134 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico—to causing irreversible harm to ecosystems, wildlife, and communities, BP epitomizes corporate negligence for profit.

Over a decade later, the Gulf communities are still counting the cost of BP’s failure. The spill destroyed livelihoods, from fishermen to tourism operators, making it clear that corporations like BP prioritize profits over people and the planet. Worse, BP attempted to downplay the catastrophe with PR campaigns rather than taking full accountability.

When you fill up your tank at AMPM, you fund this harmful legacy.

Exploitation of Working-Class and Low-Income Communities

AMPM’s tactics go beyond environmental harm—they also target working-class and low-income neighborhoods. Sure, AMPM markets itself as “affordable,” providing discounted fuel and cheap snacks. But at what cost?

• Fuel Quality: AMPM often provides lower-grade gasoline, which may save you pennies today but damages your car’s engine in the long run, costing you more in maintenance.
• Nutrition Void: While AMPM convenience stores boast low prices, their shelves are dominated by highly processed, unhealthy foods. These products disproportionately harm communities already struggling with limited access to fresh, affordable options.

Corporations like AMPM position themselves as “affordable,” but the truth is clear—they profit directly by exploiting the economic vulnerabilities of marginalized populations.

BP’s Ties to ICE and Oppression

What makes BP’s connection to AMPM even more alarming is its alignment with oppressive government agencies. BP holds government contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, a major fuel supplier to the U.S. military and federal agencies, including Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE).

ICE has gained notoriety for its aggressive raids, family separations, and criminalization of immigrant communities. By working with ICE, BP profits from policies that perpetuate fear, trauma, and division in our communities. This is more than business—it’s complicity in human rights abuses.

Every dollar spent at an AMPM store reinforces this system of oppression. When we support companies profiting from these partnerships, we strengthen their grip on working-class families, immigrant communities, and society at large.

Why the Boycott Matters

You may ask, “Will a boycott really make a difference?” The answer is YES. History is full of examples where collective action has forced corporations to change their ways. From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to divestment campaigns targeting apartheid in South Africa, boycotts disrupt the flow of money that enables exploitation.

• By refusing to shop at AMPM or buy BP gas, we send a clear, unified message that we will not fund corporations guilty of environmental destruction, government complicity, and exploitation of marginalized communities.
• By challenging their profits, we push these companies to rethink their practices—or face financial consequences.

This is not just about refusing to buy gas or snacks. It’s about choosing to invest in a future that values people, the planet, and ethical governance over corporate greed.

What You Can Do

It’s Time for Action. Here’s how you can make the boycott effective and amplify the movement’s voice:

1. STOP fueling at AMPM or BP stations. Seek ethical alternatives, whether it’s local independent chains or companies with clean energy initiatives.
2. BOYCOTT AMPM convenience stores. Support local businesses or organizations that invest back into your community.
3. SPREAD THE WORD. Share this post with your family, friends, and networks. The more people join the boycott, the greater the impact.
4. DEMAND accountability. Call out AMPM, BP, and government officials on social media, demanding transparency and real changes in their business partnerships.
5. INVEST in sustainable choices. Consider transitioning to renewable energy options like electric vehicles or public transport when possible. Every step counts.

Together, We Can Hold Corporations Accountable

Change doesn’t come easy, but it starts with collective action. AMPM and BP have taken enough of our money and caused too much harm to remain unchecked. By boycotting these corporations, we reclaim our power as consumers and advocate for justice, sustainability, and humanity.

The time is NOW. Stand with us—stand for a cleaner planet, stronger communities, and a future we can be proud of. DON’T SHOP AT AMPM. DON’T BUY BP GAS. SHARE THIS MESSAGE. ACT NOW