Esso gasoline and lubricants

Esso is an iconic international trade name for ExxonMobil and its related companies. The name 'Esso' is derived from the phonetic pronunciation of the initials 'S.O.' (Standard Oil), tracing its roots back to the late 19th century and the breakup of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil trust in 1911. Originally, the brand was a key part of Standard Oil of New Jersey, which later evolved into Exxon.

Today, Esso products are refined and manufactured in multiple countries across the globe to serve local markets in Europe, Asia, and North America. The brand is synonymous with high-quality fuels and automotive lubricants, maintaining a massive network of retail gas stations. Ownership has remained consistent through the 1999 merger of Exxon and Mobil, making it a primary brand under the ExxonMobil umbrella.

As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers, the ultimate owner company, ExxonMobil, manages the brand's global strategy from its headquarters in the United States. While the brand has been rebranded as Exxon in the U.S., the Esso name continues to be the primary identity for the company's retail and chemical operations in most other international territories.