Press Archive

Gulf Oil Returns To Its Texas Roots
July 19, 2011
Partnership with MTG Management plus a sponsorship of the Texas Rangers brings Gulf Oil brand back to the Lone Star State for the first time in two decades.

Gulf Oil and The Cardinals Team Up at Busch Stadium
April 11, 2011
As Gulf Oil continues to expand its brand nationally, the company today announced a new sponsorship agreement with Major League Baseball's St. Louis Cardinals.

CEO Joe Petrowski Speaks Out About U.S. Energy Policy
March 11, 2011
FOXBusiness - Gulf Oil chief executive officer Joe Petrowski offers up his rational, lucid insights to Fox Business on the economic implications of the spikes higher in oil and gas prices, and what the U.S. can do right now.

CEO Joe Petrowski on NECN's This Week In Business
March 6, 2011
This Week In Business - Joe Petrowski, Gulf Oil and Cumberland Farms CEO predicts gas prices will continue to rise, at least in the short term. He also talks about rising food prices and Cumberland Farms new drive-through. Click here to watch Joe Petrowski on NECN's This Week In Business.

Local firm returns Gulf brand to national prominence
January 22, 2011
The number of Gulf stations has grown by more than 10 percent, to nearly 2,310, in the past year, and there are commitments to convert another 180 locations in the coming months.

Gulf Oil Expands into 12 States, Rebrands 400 Stations in One Year. Pace of development to continue at record speed in 2011
January 18, 2011
Marking the one year anniversary of acquiring the full national rights to the Gulf Oil brand from Chevron Corporation, Gulf Oil, LP today announced it has achieved several significant milestones in its cross-country expansion.

The-Dispatch.Com: New Gulf Alternative Fuel Service Station Coming to North Carolina
January 11, 2011
The first local retail sales of ethanol and biodiesel fuels are scheduled to begin in April at Sparky's Marketplace, a new service station, convenience store and car wash being developed by Hill Oil Co.

Gulf Oil Returns to Music City in a Partnership with Nashville's Tri Star Energy
January 6, 2011
Gulf Oil today announced a new branded partnership agreement with Tri Star Energy of Nashville, returning the iconic motor fuel brand to the Music City and its surroundings for the first time in 25 years.

Gulf Oil Expands in Minnesota with Lucky Oil Partnership
December 6, 2010
Gulf Oil today announced a new branded partnership agreement with Lucky Oil Company of Inver GroveHeights, MN, marking the return of the motor fuel to the state for the first time in two decades.

Gulf Oil Returns to the Motor City in a Partnership with Detroit's Maxx Oil
November 18, 2010
Gulf Oil today announced a new branded partnership agreement with Maxx Oil Company of greater-Detroit, returning the iconic motor fuel brand to the Motor City for the first time in two decades.

Gulf Oil LP Chief Marketing Officer Rick Dery to Speak on Best Branding Practices at SIGMA Annual Meeting
November 8, 2010
As Gulf Oil L.P. continues its national expansion, the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Rick Dery will be a featured speaker at SIGMA’s 2010 Annual Meeting this week.

Cumberland Gulf Group acquires rights to 75 Mobil stations on Long Island!
September 14, 2010
The Cumberland Gulf Group of Companies today announced the purchase of ExxonMobil's real and contractual interests in 75 properties and a petroleum distribution fleet located in Suffolk and Nassau Counties, New York.

Gulf Oil Flag to Fly in Georgia
July 27, 2010
Gulf Oil today announced a branded partnership agreement with Mountain Express Oil Company in Woodstock, Georgia.

Gulf Oil Expands in Georgia with Acree Oil Partnership
July 26, 2010
Gulf Oil today announced a new branded partnership agreement with Acree Oil Company of Toccoa, Georgia.

Gulf Oil Continues Expansion in the Bluegrass State
June 19, 2010
Gulf Oil today announced it has joined forces with two new Kentucky-based distributors: the Kentucky Seven and Miller Oil, deepening the return of the iconic gasoline brand to the Bluegrass state.

Gulf Oil Continues Growth in Virginia
June 2, 2010
Gulf Oil today announced its continued growth in Virginia by signing a branded distributor partnership with Anderson Oil Company.

Gulf Oil Returns to the Tar Heel State
May 26, 2010
Gulf Oil, L.P. today announced its momentous return to North Carolina by signing a branded distributor partnership with Hill Oil Company.

Gulf Oil Brings More "Orange" to Camden Yards
April 9, 2010
Gulf Oil today announced a new sponsorship agreement with Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles.

The Gulf Disc Marches On
April 7, 2010
Gulf Oil Enters Maryland; Fuels Mid-Atlantic Expansion.

Gulf Oil Now "At Home" with the Atlanta Braves
March 2010
New Deal Affirms Gulf's Commitment to Expansion beyond Northeast.

Gulf Returns to the Bluegrass State.
March 10, 2010
Kentucky gas stations will fly the Gulf Flag for the first time in 20 years.

Gulf Oil Acquires Brand Rights for Entire U.S.
January 13, 2010
Gulf Oil, L.P., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cumberland Farms, Inc., today announced its intentions to execute a significant geographic brand expansion.

Gulf Oil's New "Get Spotted & Give Hope" Promotion Hits the Streets Today
November 30, 2009
Gulf Oil, L.P. today announced a new promotion for the driving public that starts today and offers a philanthropic twist to its popular "Get Spotted" Program.

What's Fueling Gas Prices?
November 12, 2009
Cumberland Farms and Gulf Oil CEO, Joe Petrowski, speaks on CNBC's Street Signs to discuss what's behind current gas prices.
Watch video.

Gulf Oil Helps Drivers Show "Super Football Fan" Status
September 23, 2009
As America's National Football League season kicks off, Gulf Oil has great news for those fans who want to showcase their "SuperFan" status.

Gulf Oil Selects Power Management Company as its Preferred Vendor to Help Reduce Energy Costs for Retailers
June 17, 2009
Gulf Oil L.P. has selected Power Management Company as its Preferred Vendor for electricity and natural gas procurement for more than 1,400 gasoline retail centers in the Gulf Branded network.

Zero Petroleum Growth
April 13, 2009
Joe Petrowski details what industry can do today to position itself for future market demands.

A New Captain Takes the Helm at Gulf
March 30, 2009
Ron Sabia builds on the base provided by Joseph Petrowski.

Gulf Oil Joins Fuel Savings Network to Help Consumers Pay Less
March 16, 2009
Gulf Oil L.P., one of the world's most recognized fuel brands, announced today that it will offer consumers the ability to lower their price of gas through a powerful new retail partner program.

Gulf Oil Brings Alternative Fuels to New England: Opens First e85 Fueling Station at Logan Airport
October 23, 2008
Gulf Oil, LP announced today the grand opening of its first e85 fueling station in New England to service commuters with Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs).

Oil Execs Caught in the Middle
July 11, 2008
Some oil executives feel caught in the middle of bad ideas. Joe Petrowski, CEO of Gulf Oil, shares his views on possible solutions.
Watch CNBC interview

Gulf Oil is First to Offer Television at Massachusetts Gas Stations
March 19, 2008
Today, Gulf Oil LP became the first service station in Massachusetts to provide complementary television programming to its customers at the pump, with the installation of Gas Station TV (GSTV), a tool to help increase the revenue stream for participating gas retailers.

Gulf Oil Gathers its Distributors at Annual Conference in Miami
March 10, 2008
Gulf Oil Limited Partnership announced today that its annual distributor conference will take place at the Ritz-Carlton Miami, Florida from March 27-30.

From Boston to Lee: Gulf Oil Completes Rebranding, Gas Station Upgrades on the Massachusetts Turnpike
December 24, 2007
During the holiday travel season, drivers will notice a new face at rest areas at every stop along the Massachusetts Turnpike.