NextNRG Inc., which delivers gasoline directly to parked vehicles, is adding groceries to the mix through a new partnership with rapid-delivery platform Gopuff.
The energy technology company operates EzFill, a mobile fueling service that lets drivers schedule refueling through an app rather than stopping at a gas station.
Now, NextNRG plans to layer retail into that experience with Gopuff as its collaborator. A new integration, called EzShop, will allow customers to order groceries and household essentials from Gopuff within the same app as mobile refueling, according to a company announcement.
What Gopuff and NextNRG are doing with EzShop
The EzShop service is slated to roll out in select markets in the second quarter of 2026, though Gopuff and NextNRG have not yet disclosed the cities where it will launch first.
“This partnership marks a fundamental evolution of the EzFill business model,” said Michael Farkas, executive chairman and CEO of NextNRG, in the announcement. “We are transforming from a mobile fueling service into a digital commerce platform where energy and convenience converge.”
The move reflects a broader push by delivery platforms to bundle more commerce into their services. Companies like DoorDash and Uber have already expanded well beyond restaurant delivery into groceries, apparel and other retail categories.
NextNRG is now applying a similar idea to fuel.
What will be available through EzShop
At launch, EzShop will offer more than 5,000 items through Gopuff. The assortment includes groceries, snacks, beverages and household goods, along with over-the-counter medications and automotive basics like washer fluid and motor oil.
The integration relies on Gopuff’s technology and fulfillment network. That allows NextNRG to expand its services without significant capital investment, the company said.
“By partnering with Gopuff we’re creating a scalable model that generates incremental revenue per delivery while deepening customer relationships,” Farkas said.
NextNRG’s EzFill division already provides on-demand fuel delivery in major U.S. metro areas. The service also supports automated refueling for commercial fleets. Behind the scenes, the company said its logistics software optimizes deliveries to improve efficiency and reliability.
Farkas has described the concept more simply: “DoorDash for gas.”
“Gas stations take up real estate, contribute to congestion, and are often underutilized,” he wrote in a May 2025 blog post. “By contrast, mobile fueling scales with demand. It is software-driven, more flexible, and integrates well with clean energy goals.”
Beyond fuel delivery, NextNRG said it is building a broader energy platform that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) with technologies such as battery storage, microgrids and wireless EV charging. Its operations have grown quickly. In December 2025, NextNRG recorded $8.01 million in revenue, a 253% increase year-over-year. Fuel volumes reached 2.53 million gallons, up 308%, according to a company disclosure.
Gopuff continues expanding through platform partnerships
Gopuff operates a network of micro-fulfillment centers designed for ultra-fast delivery, sometimes in as little as 15 minutes. The NextNRG deal adds another distribution channel for the company’s convenience-store assortment.
“This integration with EzFill will help more customers save time by enabling them to accomplish two weekly tasks with a few clicks,” said Alberto Menolascina, Gopuff’s senior vice president of new business, in a statement.
The deal also meshes with Gopuff’s broader strategy of embedding its assortment into third‑party platforms.
In July 2025, Amazon partnered with Gopuff to offer grocery delivery in parts of the United Kingdom. Around the same time, Gopuff partnered with Disney to launch shoppable connected-TV ads across Hulu, ESPN and Disney+. The ads allow viewers to order snacks and drinks for delivery by scanning a QR code while watching streaming content.
The company has also continued to raise capital to support expansion. In November 2025, Gopuff secured $250 million in funding, which it said would support investment in AI technology, consumer experience and infrastructure.
Quick‑commerce providers look for new growth paths
Quick commerce — or instant delivery — surged during the pandemic but has since seen more measured adoption.
According to Bizrate Insights surveys conducted for eMarketer, 7% of U.S. digital buyers purchased food or beverages from a quick‑commerce provider in December 2024. By August 2025, that share had declined to 3.1%.
Still, analysts expect long‑term growth. Market Research Future projects the global quick‑commerce market will grow from about $11.9 billion in 2025 to more than $170 billion by 2034.
“As one of the few remaining players in the space, Gopuff is well-positioned to scoop up most of that spending,” eMarketer said in its report. “But growth will depend on its ability to convince more consumers of the value of rapid delivery — and on whether it can keep DoorDash and Uber Eats from encroaching on its business.”
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