Gulf Oil

Gulf Oil is a historic global brand with a legacy dating back to the 1901 Spindletop oil discovery in Texas. Originally founded by the Mellon family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it grew to become one of the 'Seven Sisters'—the elite group of companies that dominated the global petroleum industry for much of the 20th century. Following a major merger with Chevron in 1984, the brand's ownership was split geographically.

In the United States, the brand underwent several ownership changes, passing from Cumberland Farms to ArcLight Capital Partners, and eventually being acquired by RaceTrac, Inc. (specifically through its subsidiary Metroplex Energy) in late 2023. This acquisition solidified RaceTrac's hold on the Gulf-branded fuel and convenience store network across the U.S. East Coast and South.

Internationally, outside of North America, Spain, and Portugal, the brand is owned and managed by Gulf Oil International Ltd, a subsidiary of the Hinduja Group. Manufacturing and blending operations are highly localized through a network of global blending facilities and licensed plants in more than 100 countries, including significant hubs in India, Europe, and the Middle East to serve regional markets.