Since 1887 Marathon Oil Corporation has been an established American company. Founded under the leadership of Henry M. Ernst in Northwest Ohio, the country’s leading center of crude production, “The Ohio” as it was then known becomes the largest oil producer in the state. Today Marathon is an integrated energy company helping to meeting the worlds energy needs. Headquartered in Houston, Texas Marathon is a pacesetter in the global energy industry. Because of its position, Marathon can offer unprecedented programs to help the petroleum retailer “Fuel the American Spirit.”

Marathon’s refining capacity continues to grow exponentially. Marathon has extensive refining, marketing and transportation operations concentrated primarily in the Midwest, Upper Great Plains and Southeastern regions of the U.S. Marathon ranks as the fifth-largest crude oil refiner in the U.S. and the largest in the Midwest. Because of its unique position, they provide reliable supply, support and service.

Marathon features STP Additives in all its grades of gasoline. As the most recognized gasoline additive in America, STP delivers more than double the minimum EPA required dose of detergent. The STP Additive differentiates Marathon from all others.

Marathon offers the most competitive payment card programs in the industry. Its co-brand Marathon Chase Platinum MasterCard leads the industry with a 5% rebate on all Marathon purchases and NO PROCESSING FEE!!! To bolster this, Marathon offers after rebate signage to drive sales higher.

BP has one of the strongest market shares in the petroleum industry.  It consistently ranks among the top three of petroleum suppliers in the U.S. market.   In the Southeast, BP has an exceptionally strong brand acceptance among consumers.  Florida is no exception.  BP has made the commitment to keep up with the growth, knowing that business rarely stands still.  When changes take place, you need to know that your supplier has the depth and breadth of expertise and services to keep up with your growth.  Rest assured that BP does!

BP offers Amoco Fuels, which have consistently been rated highest in quality by consumers in recent surveys; thus, BP enjoys one of the highest premium ratios in the industry and sells more Mid-grade and Premium fuel than any of its competitors.  BP has committed to promote and advertise its Amoco Fuels slate through media, additional tests of our enhanced Amoco Ultimate product, and focused promotions with FORD Motor Company.

Over the past several years BP has striven to produce an image that is recognizably “Green.”  From its main identification to its emphasis on research and development of new biofuels, BP is at the forefront of the global green movement.  Today, BP’s advertising and primary message are consistent—BP cares about the environment and is diligently working toward a better tomorrow.  This message is ringing clearer in the consumers mind.  Being a part of the BP family means being a part of a network of people who do care about each other and the world they live in!

The power of Shell for retailers may be realized in Shell’s enormous success as a global retailer.  The Shell Pectin is recognizable worldwide!  Because of Shell Oil Companies global brand presence, retailers can capitalize on a recognizable success strategy for growth and increased sales.  Shell ranks either number one or number two in market share in the United States.  Because of its market share, Shell has been a successful international hypermarket competitor.

The Shell MasterCard from Citi Cards has the best rebate program industry wide.  The rebate on Shell gasoline purchases is 5%.  In today’s marketplace, 5% equates to over thirteen cents per gallon discount!!!!!  The card also offers a 1% rebate to the consumer on all other purchases.  There are no credit card transaction fees for transactions at Shell branded retail outlets.  All this adds up to dollars in your pocket and a much more loyal customer base, especially in a marketplace where gasoline prices are increasing and margins declining.

Shell’s fuel slate includes one of the most exciting products on the market today, V-Power.  V-Power is Shell’s premium gasoline and touts one of the highest premium ratios in the industry.  As part of its strategy, Shell has spent millions of dollars developing and advertising its V-Power product.  Shell retailers have benefited from its increased premium sales and the brand loyalty that has grown with it.