Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersWoodbridge, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc.
- Legal name
- Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc.
- Website
- https://petromg.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wholesale Fuel Distribution
- NAICS
- Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (4247), Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers (457)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Alternative Transportation Fuels Retail (EV Charging, Hydrogen, CNG/LNG, Biofuels Blends) (EUALAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution (EUALAIAB), Unbranded/Spot Fuels Distribution (Rack Sales) (EUALAIAC), Non-Fuel Retail & Ancillary Forecourt Services (Car Wash, Auto Care, ATM/Lottery, Parcel Lockers) (EUALAIAJ), Truck Stops & Travel Centers (Heavy-Duty Retail) (EUALAIAF)
Keywords
Where Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Woodbridge
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Wholesale Fuel Distribution: PMG is one of the largest distributors of branded and unbranded fuels in the Eastern United States, supplying over 1,200 sites. Revenue is generated through fuel sales to service stations, company-operated sites, commission agent sites, dealer sites, and travel plazas. The company delivers over 1 billion gallons of fuel annually.
- Branded Fuel Supply: PMG supplies branded fuels for Shell, Exxon, Mobil, BP, Amoco, Sunoco, Citgo, Marathon, Gulf, 76, Irving, and Crown, generating revenue through volume-based fuel distribution.
- Heating Oil and Aviation Fuels: PMG supplies heating oil to larger businesses and commercial sites, and aviation fuels where applicable.
- Dealer and Commission Agent Models: Commission Agents receive deeply discounted rental agreements and commissions on every gallon of fuel sold. CODO partners lease the business and property, buying fuel exclusively from PMG and keeping the lion's share of profits.
- Convenience Store and QSR Operations: PMG operates branded convenience stores (7-Eleven, Circle-K, Marketplace, Corner Mart) and quick-service restaurants (Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Wendy's, Burger King), generating revenue through retail operations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Independent Dealer (DODO) Model - Fuel supply at competitive wholesale prices |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Company Owned, Dealer Operated (CODO) Model - Leasing structure with exclusive fuel supply |
| Hybrid | Multi-year contract | Commission Agent (CA) Model - Deeply discounted rental with fuel commission |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels5 records
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Petroleum Marketing Group is one of the largest wholesale distributors of branded and unbranded motor fuels on the U.S. East Coast, delivering over 1 billion gallons annually to more than 1,200 service station sites from Maine to Florida. In addition to fuel distribution, the company operates company-owned gas stations, travel plazas, airport plazas, and convenience stores under brands including Shell, Exxon, Mobil, BP, Sunoco, Citgo, 7-Eleven, and Circle K, and supports channel partners through Independent Dealer (DODO), Company Owned Dealer Operated (CODO), and Commission Agent (CA) business models.
Product overview
Petroleum Marketing Group (PMG) is a petroleum marketing and wholesale fuel distribution company operating since 2001. PMG is not a software product company; its core offerings center on physical fuel distribution and convenience retail operations. The primary products and services include: (1) Wholesale Fuel Supply as the core product, distributing branded fuels (Shell, Exxon, Mobil, BP, Amoco, Sunoco, Citgo, Marathon, Gulf, 76, Irving, Crown) and unbranded fuels across over 1,200 sites, delivering over 1 billion gallons annually; (2) Gas Station Operator Programs including Independent Dealer (DODO), Company-Owned Dealer-Operated (CODO), and Commission Agent (CA) models; (3) Convenience Store and Quick Service Restaurant Franchise Opportunities with brands including 7-Eleven, Circle-K, Dunkin' Donuts, Subway, Wendy's, and Burger King; and (4) Supporting business services including financing, design/engineering/construction, accounting, operations management, and environmental compliance. As internal technology infrastructure, PMG has deployed Mako Networks' cloud-managed connectivity platform (PCI-certified firewall appliances, SD-WAN, cellular failover) across its retail fuel locations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Davis Travel and Express Centers: Large truck stops and travel centers with multiple QSR restaurants, fueling operations, and trucker-specific services along I95/I85 in Richmond, Virginia area.
- Henny Penny Stores
- Wine Rack Stores
- Sharpe Shoppe
- PMG Airport Plazas
Products and services
- Wholesale Fuel Supply Distribution of branded (Shell, Exxon, Mobil, BP, Amoco, Sunoco, Citgo, Marathon, Gulf, 76, Irving, Crown) and unbranded motor fuels, heating oil, and aviation fuels to more than 1,200 service stations, company-operated sites, commission agent sites, dealer sites, and travel plazas across the Eastern United States.
- Independent Dealer (DODO) Program Business model for operators who own their own gas station or buy one outright; PMG supplies fuel at competitive wholesale prices and provides ongoing operational support through District Development Managers.
- Company Owned, Dealer Operated (CODO) Program Leasing arrangement in which a partner operates a PMG-owned gas station, leases the business and property from PMG, and buys fuel exclusively from PMG while retaining the lion's share of station operating profits.
- Commission Agent (CA) Program Lower-capital-entry model where a Commission Agent operates at a PMG property, receives a deeply discounted rental agreement plus commission on every gallon of fuel sold, and may add additional profit centers (QSR, convenience stores, car washes) whose profits they retain.
- Branded Convenience Store Operations Authorized-location development and operation of branded convenience stores (7-Eleven, Circle K, Marketplace, Corner Mart, Henny Penny, Wine Rack), including assistance with site design, engineering, and construction.
- Branded Quick-Service Restaurant Operations Development, training, consulting, management, and operations support for branded QSR locations (Dunkin' Donuts, Subway, Wendy's, Burger King) at fuel retail and travel plaza sites.
- Design, Engineering, and Construction Services In-house design, engineering, and construction services to help channel partners develop new properties or renovate existing fuel retail and convenience store operations.
- Finance and Accounting Services Financing options for prospective operators and back-office or full-service accounting and bookkeeping support tailored to the petroleum business.
- Operations and Management Support Ongoing operational support for channel partners including daily operations oversight, corporate and governmental compliance, performance optimization, environmental management, maintenance management, and brand standards and management training delivered through District Development Managers.
- Mid-Atlantic Dedicated Transportation Service In-house fuel transportation and delivery service covering the Mid-Atlantic region (Virginia, DC, Maryland), providing a single point of contact for fuel orders, tracking, and delivery for large accounts.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 1 billion gallons of fuel delivered annually
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc.
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration10 records
Feature4 records
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Mako NetworkscorePMG joined Mako Networks' cloud-managed connectivity platform, deploying PCI-certified firewall appliances, SD-WAN, cellular failover, and hosted VoIP services across fuel and convenience store locations. The partnership includes PCI-certified solutions designed to improve network resilience and operational simplicity with benefits around uptime, security, and scalability. Installations are underway and will continue throughout 2026.
- Shell (fuel brand)corePMG is an authorized distributor for Shell branded fuels. Channel partners can access Shell Fuelzone and Shell-Markethub dealer portals for operational support.
- ExxonMobil (fuel brand)corePMG is an authorized distributor for Exxon and Mobil branded fuels. Dealers can access EOM (Exxon Online) portal for brand operations.
- BP (fuel brand)corePMG is an authorized distributor for BP and Amoco branded fuels. Access to BPconnection and BPbetter dealer portals.
- Sunoco (fuel brand)corePMG is an authorized distributor for Sunoco branded fuels. Access to Sunoconet dealer portal.
- Citgo (fuel brand)corePMG is an authorized distributor for Citgo branded fuels. Access to Citgomarketnet dealer portal.
- Marathon (fuel brand)corePMG is an authorized distributor for Marathon branded fuels. Access to mympccommunity dealer portal.
- Gulf Oil (fuel brand)corePMG is an authorized distributor for Gulf branded fuels. Access to Gulf Oil Resources dealer portal.
- 76 (fuel brand)corePMG is an authorized distributor for 76 branded fuels. Access to Spirit of Performance dealer portal.
- Irving Oil (fuel brand)corePMG is an authorized distributor for Irving branded fuels.
- Crown Central Petroleum (fuel brand)corePMG is an authorized distributor for Crown branded fuels.
- Dunkin' DonutscorePMG works with Dunkin Donuts as a foodservice brand partner, providing development, training, and consulting services to help channel partners meet brand standards for quality and consistency.
- SubwaycorePMG works with Subway as a foodservice brand partner, offering training and consulting services for brand standards compliance.
- Wendy'scorePMG works with Wendy's as a foodservice brand partner, providing operational support for QSR locations.
- Burger KingcorePMG works with Burger King as a foodservice brand partner, offering management and operations support.
- 7-ElevencorePMG enables channel partners to operate authorized 7-Eleven convenience store locations, offering assistance in design, engineering, and construction of new stores.
- Circle KcorePMG enables channel partners to operate authorized Circle K convenience store locations with brand authorization and operational support.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Murphy USA: Public US retail fuel and convenience operator with thousands of company-owned kiosks; broader incumbent in the same downstream fuel/c-store space as PMG.
- Sheetz: Large privately held Mid-Atlantic convenience retailer with company-operated fuel and foodservice — a broader incumbent competing for consumer dollars at the forecourt even though it doesn't wholesale fuel.
- Pilot Flying J: Berkshire Hathaway-owned travel center operator with truck stop and fuel retail across the US; comparable to PMG's Davis Travel Centers in heavy-duty retail segment.
- Wawa: Privately held Mid-Atlantic convenience and fuel retailer operating company-controlled stores; relevant as a comparable mid-Atlantic integrated c-store/fuel operator that shares PMG's core geography.
Direct peers
- CrossAmerica Partners: Wholesale fuel distributor and convenience store franchisee on the East Coast; PMG even shares Mako Networks platform partnership with CrossAmerica, evidencing directly comparable IT and dealer-network profiles.
- Sunoco LP: Large wholesale motor fuel distributor and retail operator with a heavily dealer/franchised model across the Eastern and Midwest US; comparable in distributed volume, brand-partner strategy, and contractor-operated stations model.
- Gulf Oil LP: Branded fuel marketer and licensee with wholesale distribution and a dealer/agent network; comparable as both a PMG brand partner and an archetype of the branded-jobber structure PMG operates.
- Global Partners LP: Master limited partnership distributing gasoline, diesel, and heating oil across the Northeast, with significant site count and a similar wholesale-plus-retail fuel model directly comparable to PMG's East Coast fuel distribution and dealer network.
- ARKO Corp / GPM Investments: Wholesale and retail fuel and convenience store operator with a multi-brand, multi-state footprint across the US; comparable through its mix of company-operated, dealer-operated, and franchisee gas stations.
Regional players
- RaceTrac: Privately held, family-owned US convenience and fuel retailer concentrated in the Southeast; comparable as a founder-led, family-owned fuel/c-store operator, though mainly in a different regional geography from PMG's Mid-Atlantic core.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc.
What does Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. do?
Petroleum Marketing Group is one of the largest wholesale distributors of branded and unbranded motor fuels on the U.S. East Coast, delivering over 1 billion gallons annually to more than 1,200 service station sites from Maine to Florida. In addition to fuel distribution, the company operates company-owned gas stations, travel plazas, airport plazas, and convenience stores under brands including Shell, Exxon, Mobil, BP, Sunoco, Citgo, 7-Eleven, and Circle K, and supports channel partners through Independent Dealer (DODO), Company Owned Dealer Operated (CODO), and Commission Agent (CA) business models.
Is Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. a public or private company?
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. founded?
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. was founded in 2001. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. based?
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. is headquartered in Woodbridge, United States, in the North America region.
How does Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Wholesale Fuel Distribution is the primary driver. The others are branded Fuel Supply, heating Oil and Aviation Fuels, dealer and Commission Agent Models and convenience Store and QSR Operations.
Who are Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Murphy USA, Sheetz, Pilot Flying J and Wawa. Direct peers are CrossAmerica Partners, Sunoco LP, Gulf Oil LP, Global Partners LP and ARKO Corp / GPM Investments. RaceTrac is listed as a regional player.
Does Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc..
What industry is Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. in?
Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc.'s product category is Wholesale Fuel Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALAIAI, Alternative Transportation Fuels Retail (EV Charging, Hydrogen, CNG/LNG, Biofuels Blends), with a secondary code of EUALAIAB, Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution. Its NAICS code is 4247 and its SIC code is 5172.