05/05/2026
Dear Valued Customers of Unalaska & Dutch Harbor,
After six years of serving this incredible Alaska community, we want to share an important and heartfelt update. Our business, Dutch Harbor Fuel, has been sold to Delta Western, effective May 4th, 2026. As a result, we will no longer be providing fuel services to the residents of Unalaska and Dutch Harbor.
This decision was not made lightly, but at this point in our lives with grandkids multiplying, we are excited to get to spend more time with them and it’s just not possible for us to have the interactions we want to with them while living in Unalaska.
As many of you know, John first came to this community in 1988. He began his journey fishing, later worked at UNISEA, and eventually went to work with the city, first at the Water Dept, then with Public Safety as a police officer, hanging up his Grunden’s for a duty belt. Serving this community in so many different ways, has been one of the greatest privileges of his life.
Over the years, we’ve come to know so many of you not just as customers, but as neighbors, partners, and friends. Your loyalty, patience, and trust have sustained us through every season, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
Unalaska is a remarkable place, defined by resilience, generosity, and a strong sense of community. It has truly been an honor to play even a small part in supporting the daily lives and work of the people who call this unique corner of Alaska home.
As we move into the next chapter, we want to express our sincere thanks for your patronage and for welcoming us into your lives. We will always hold this community in our hearts and remember our time here with gratitude and respect. We wish all of you continued warmth, safety, success, and well-being in the years ahead.
We also want to reassure you that this transition should be seamless. We have provided Delta Western with your contact information and your next fill date. They will be reaching out to get you set up in their system, and there should be no lapse in service.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to John, myself (Jes), or Delta Western any time.
With heartfelt appreciation,
John & Jes Merrion
Dutch Harbor Fuel.