Citgo name change =Beware hugo is playing tricks again

mrglide · Nov 3rd, 2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim B.

The Citgo name change message has been making the rounds since 2006. It's not new.

I don't know if the Snopes.com information is still up to date, but it notes that Petro Express is privately owned by The Pantry, Inc., which is headquartered in Sanford, North Carolina, and not owned by Citgo or the Venezuela government. It also notes that Petro Express outlets did once sell Citgo gasoline but the company stated in October 2006 that the chain would be phasing out sales of that brand by 2007 and that shortly after Pantry, Inc bought the company it stated that gasoline sales at Petro Express would be converted to Chevron's Texaco brand.

This may or may not apply in the case of Citgo:
People get e-mails from unknown sources and then want to boycott the wrong companies? And boycotting the correct company may not accomplish the goal anyway. Go figure.

SledDog · Nov 3rd, 2009, 04:05 PM

I don't much care about the global politics of oil, or what name is on the gas station. What I do care about is the money in my wallet. If the quality is good, and the price is right, it goes in the tank.

This thing about Chavez is right along the lines of the "Let's not buy gas for a day and see how it hurt the oil companies."

Remember, all gas is the same until the 18 wheeler tanker loads it at the terminal. That's were the additive package is added to the gas. It then becomes "branded". It could be Citco, Chevron, Shell or whatever. The tanker then delivers it to the gas station. It may have been refined in his country, but it goes into a storage tank with gas from other refineries. Those refineries could be anywhere in the world.

Jack Klarich · Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:02 PM

Sled dog is on the right track here like I said gas and oil goes thru brokers and middle men before it reaches the pump so how can we as consumers make the right choice here

ekw06deuce · Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:54 PM

Yeah Mrglyde, in NC Petro Express is Texaco/Chevron. at one time some were Citgo, but they got dropped.

dhorne · Nov 3rd, 2009, 08:05 PM

I agree with Sled dog , I am not sure about petro express , but Citgo is definetly owned by Hugo and I will pay more to get gas elsewhere , this is my only point

dhorne · Nov 3rd, 2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVE07

A good start would be to quit buying oil with the HD logo on it

Yes that would be a real good start , that was the statement I was missing ......good one

Jim B. · Nov 3rd, 2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dhorne

I agree with Sled dog , I am not sure about petro express , but Citgo is definetly owned by Hugo and I will pay more to get gas elsewhere , this is my only point

I don't think we have Petro Express or Citgo here in California, but I've seen some Citgos in other states and have gotten gas elsewhere due to the Hugo connection. Mobil 1 and Sprectro are the only lubricants going in my bikes.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 04:05 PM	#12
SledDog Community Star Ride: 1994 Road King FLHR Join Date: Jun 21st, 2008 Location: The Land of Year Round Riding! Posts: 445 My Mood:	Re: Citgo name change =Beware hugo is playing tricks again I don't much care about the global politics of oil, or what name is on the gas station. What I do care about is the money in my wallet. If the quality is good, and the price is right, it goes in the tank. This thing about Chavez is right along the lines of the "Let's not buy gas for a day and see how it hurt the oil companies." Remember, all gas is the same until the 18 wheeler tanker loads it at the terminal. That's were the additive package is added to the gas. It then becomes "branded". It could be Citco, Chevron, Shell or whatever. The tanker then delivers it to the gas station. It may have been refined in his country, but it goes into a storage tank with gas from other refineries. Those refineries could be anywhere in the world. __________________ 77 FXE "Shaker", 94 FLHR "Primitive Man", 96 FXD "Miss Low" My Newest "Harley", MV Agusta F4 1000 S (05), 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S Track Day Bike: 2000 Ducati 996 SPS

Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:02 PM	#13
Jack Klarich Community Star Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jax. Fl. Posts: 407 My Mood:	Re: Citgo name change =Beware hugo is playing tricks again Sled dog is on the right track here like I said gas and oil goes thru brokers and middle men before it reaches the pump so how can we as consumers make the right choice here

Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:54 PM	#14
ekw06deuce Warming The Wheels Ride: 2006 Softail Deuce FXSTDI Join Date: Mar 13th, 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 73	Re: Citgo name change =Beware hugo is playing tricks again Yeah Mrglyde, in NC Petro Express is Texaco/Chevron. at one time some were Citgo, but they got dropped.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 08:05 PM	#15
dhorne Contributor$ Ride: 2001 ultra electra glide Join Date: Aug 14th, 2008 Location: Venezuela Posts: 162 My Mood:	Re: Citgo name change =Beware hugo is playing tricks again I agree with Sled dog , I am not sure about petro express , but Citgo is definetly owned by Hugo and I will pay more to get gas elsewhere , this is my only point

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