Gulf oil to open 20 filling stations in the Philippines next year

Gulf Oil has entered the Philippines market with its first retail outlet, on the way to building a network of 20 gas stations by next year.

At the same time, the company opened its doors to franchisees its gasoline and diesel distributorship. Last Tuesday, Gulf Oil launched its first petroleum dealership in Asia in Abucay, Bataan, which it expected to be the first of several fuel stations in key cities in Mindanao, Cagayan Valley and Metro Manila.

Specifically, the firm aims to bring its petroleum products to the cities of Davao, General Santos and Santiago, and the town of San Isidro in Isabela province. For the National Capital Region, Gulf Oil’s first outlet will be located in Quezon City.

“Gulf Oil aims to put up at least 20 fuel stations for the remaining part of the year up to the end of 2017 to jump-start its retail network growth and is now looking for new partners to take the brand into new territories and new product markets,” the firm said in a statement.