Coming soon: Duel of fuel, non-fuel revenues as apps change game

The coming liberalization of China's fuel retail sector is going to be a big deal. The planned entry of multinationals will likely transform the business of filling stations.

Like in developed countries such as the UK and Australia, motorists and their companions can do much more at gasolene stations than just fill up their vehicle tanks.

Non-fuel businesses like vehicle maintenance, repair services, dining malls, banks, convenience stores and what have you ... will soon be a common sight at fuel pumps.