Gulf Brand Shows Up Again in The Show Me State

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. and FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Gulf Oil LP announced a new branded partnership with Jefferson City Oil Co. Inc., which has distributed petroleum products throughout Missouri for 85 years. The 10-year agreement brings the Gulf motor fuel brand back to Missouri communities for the first time in two decades.

"Tom and John Kolb, third-generation owners of Jefferson City Oil Co. Inc., represent significant partners for us as we continue our national expansion and move back into areas of Missouri that haven't seen the Gulf brand in over 20 years," stated Gulf Oil Senior Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Rick Dery. "We are delighted to join forces with Jefferson City Oil and their successful track record of providing their customers with quality products and services at competitive rates."

Co-owner Tom Kolb is also a past president of both the Missouri Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association and the Missouri Trucking Association. "The Gulf brand brings value to our company -- Gulf has a great image and is a trusted company with a very positive nostalgic reputation," Kolb said. "We know that drivers will feel great about filling up their tanks with Gulf gasoline once again."

Gulf Oil LP distributes motor fuels through a network of more than 2,500 branded gasoline retail centers, 12 proprietary oil terminals and more than 130 other supply points.