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[HEMIMANN]

Only 4 states.

E10 is Canada wide up here thanks to our socialist government. You used to be able to get straight gas in premium but those days are long gone.

In fairness, Canada has only 10% of the population of the U.S., so there's that.

 

[Docwagon1776]

Chevron has never been in the Midwest.

They were when I was young. Kentucky and Indiana, at least.

 

[HEMIMANN]

They were when I was young. Kentucky and Indiana, at least.

You could be older than me...

Anyway, not in Wisconsin or Minnesota.

I do remember Skelly with beaucoup octane gas pumps for the racers.

 

[Docwagon1776]

You could be older than me...

Anyway, not in Wisconsin or Minnesota.

I do remember Skelly with beaucoup octane gas pumps for the racers.

I don't know how far north they got, but they were definitely all over KY and in southern IN. A quick Google says they pulled out in 2010.

Chevron pulling out of 11 states, including KY, IN

At the end of June a well-known oil company will pull its brand from both Indiana and Kentucky. All of the Chevrons in Indiana are closing as well as 238 Chevrons and Texaco stations across the Commonwealth.

www.wave3.com

76 left years ago as well, and Sunoco is barely present.

 

[Burla]

I don't know how far north they got, but they were definitely all over KY and in southern IN. A quick Google says they pulled out in 2010.

Chevron pulling out of 11 states, including KY, IN

At the end of June a well-known oil company will pull its brand from both Indiana and Kentucky. All of the Chevrons in Indiana are closing as well as 238 Chevrons and Texaco stations across the Commonwealth.

www.wave3.com

76 left years ago as well, and Sunoco is barely present.

just wow, I wonder if we ever will get answers for this. I keep telling people stop messing with big oil, they work on a low margin I posted plenty on this. 8% margin you mess with them and they will leave. Of note redline left this state as well. I wonder what those states have in common with CA. I have no doubt it wont stop here, if Chevron can leave 11 states any big oil can leave any state. Especially the rise of Costco gas, increased competition and you think they want to hear how many state is going to sue big oil for selling oil and gas? I cant wait to see a state lose gas for playing around, I just hope is ain't mine.

Chevron's exit from 11 states (predominantly in the eastern U.S., including Kentucky and Indiana) occurred in 2010 to streamline its Downstream & Chemicals operations. The company consolidated its downstream manufacturing and refining assets closer to the western U.S. to improve overall operational efficiency. [1]

Context of Recent Relocations
While the 11-state retail and sales withdrawal dates back to 2010, Chevron has recently undergone a major corporate consolidation and restructuring. [1, 2, 3, 4]

• Corporate HQ Relocation: Chevron officially relocated its corporate headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas, to better align with the core epicenter of the energy industry and achieve cost savings. [1, 2]
• Regulatory & Business Climate: The company cited California's stringent environmental regulations, aggressive climate targets, and escalating business costs as drivers for downsizing its presence in the state. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Broad Industry Trends
Chevron's shift mirrors a broader trend of major traditional energy firms reallocating their focus, capital, and labor out of regions with strict carbon policies toward more business-friendly energy hubs in the southern U.S. and overseas ventures like those in Venezuela. [1, 2]

If you're interested in the energy industry, I can tell you more about:

• The impact of California's regulations on local gas prices
• Chevron's global supply strategies in places like Venezuela
• The ongoing exodus of major corporations from California to Texas

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