Gulf Oil has been a recognized brand in energy since 1901. Currently, Gulf Oil is headquartered in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts with operations in 36 states and the Caribbean. Among Gulf's activities is the distribution of quality motor fuels, both gasoline and diesel, to over 1,800 branded outlets as well as 1,000 private label retail outlets operated by major chain retailers. We also supply heating oil, lubricants, and are a major provider of bio-fuels. Gulf Oil owns and operates 17 terminals as well as supplies wholesale product through 78 other terminals in its 35 state footprint. Gulf is involved in sourcing and blending of motor fuels and is one of the nation’s largest users of ethanol in its blending activities.

Gulf is an American company committed to providing you outstanding service, reliable fuel, exciting promotions, anddependable gas stations.

Our corporate mission regarding energy is to develop cost effective solutions for customers that are derived from environmentally responsible and reliable sources. Our primary focus is on the development of a diverse, domestic, and stable source of energy for all demand sectors including transport.  In addition to focusing on reliable sources of energy, Gulf is also investing in giving back to local communities through The Gulf Oil Giving Foundation, which supports breast cancer research and awareness programs through a National Partnership with the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

1909-1919 When the company that was to be known as Gulf was born in 1901 with an oil discovery in Spindletop, Texas, the primary commercial fuel was coal. By 1903, the age of mechanization had arrived and it was now up to the petroleum industry to keep pace, for the age could not proceed without it. Gasoline development, into which Gulf invested millions of dollars, responded to advances in automotive technology to make the modern motorcar possible. Within a dozen years of Spindletop, Gulf scored notable firsts with the world’s first drive-in service station, complimentary Gulf road maps and over water drilling at Ferry Lake. In 1917, the Gulfstream went into World War I service, along with the rest of Gulf's tanker fleet.
1920-1949 1920-1949 Gulfpride - the World's Finest Motor Oil was manufactured and first marketed in 1928 and by the early Thirties, Gulf was a major U.S. corporation. In 1949, William Larimer Mellon, a founder and active head of Gulf for 45 years, died at 80, just 17 months after his retirement, as the company moved into eighth place among the largest manufacturing concerns in the United States.
1950-1974 1950-1974 As Gulf entered its second half-century, the needs became more diverse and technologically ever more sophisticated. By 1960, it was clear that Gulf's growth rate during the 1950s had been twice that of the United States as an economic entity. During the 1960s, Gulf mounted vigorous exploration, production and marketing programs including several new refineries, petrochemical and polyethylene plants, the construction of six mammoth tankers, a joint development with the Holiday Inns of America and the redesign of the Orange Disc to make it more clearly identifiable.

1975-1985 1975-1985 In 1975, Gulf was restructured into seven separate operating companies. By year's end, the Company evaluated 48 of 82 Gulf of Mexico tracts acquired since 1972, resulting in seven major discoveries and nine less significant discoveries. Gulf ended its 75th year facing new patterns of relationships abroad, and prepared to devote increased attention to interests in the U.S. and Canada.
1986-2009 1986-2009 In 1986 Cumberland Farms acquired the naming rights to the Gulf Oil brand from Chevron to be used in eleven northeast states. But it wasn’t until 1993 that Gulf Oil Limited Partnership was formed after Cumberland Farms entered a joint venture with Catamount Petroleum LP. In 2005, Cumberland acquired the company in full and brought in CEO Joe Petrowski, who charged the company with "reinventing" the brand. Since then, a renewed commitment to the Gulf brand has been established with the introduction of new minimum standards and image requirements.
January 2, 2010 - Present January 12, 2010 – Present On January 12, 2010, Gulf Oil acquired all rights, title and interest to the “Gulf” brand in the U.S. This acquisition enabled Gulf to expand its use of the Gulf brand throughout the U.S. for the first time since it acquired certain rights to the brand in 1986. Today, thousands of service stations proudly fly the Gulf flag, carrying on the tradition of a quality product line and friendly service. Gulf Oil Limited Partnership, now based in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts is a wholesaler of refined petroleum products. Gulf distributes motor fuels through a network of more than 1,800 Gulf branded gas stations and service stations, as well as heating oil, diesel fuel and kerosene.