UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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TravelCenters of America Inc.

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On April 17, 2023, the following letter was sent to stockholders of TravelCenters of America Inc.

April 17, 2023

Dear Stockholder:

We have previously sent you proxy material for the important Special Meeting of TravelCenters of America Inc. stockholders scheduled for May 10, 2023. This meeting is in connection with the merger through which BP Products North America Inc. will acquire TravelCenters of America Inc. for $86.00 per share. Your Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the merger and related proposals.

Please note that failing to vote will have the same effect as a vote against the Merger Proposal; therefore, your vote is very important, regardless of the number of shares you own. If you have not already done so, please vote TODAY via the Internet, telephone, or by signing, dating, and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and continued support.

Sincerely,

 

Jonathan M. Pertchik
Chief Executive Officer

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT—PLEASE VOTE TODAY!

You can vote your shares via the Internet.

Please follow the easy instructions on the enclosed proxy card.

If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting

your shares, please call our proxy solicitor:

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