Chevron U.S.A. Products Co. said it will stop selling motor fuel in Montana and part of Wyoming effective July 31.
Chevron said the decision affects 60 Chevron-branded service stations supplied by 13 jobbers in the two states.The company said it expects the stations to change to other gasoline brands. He said Chevron's withdrawal from the markets is not expected to significantly affect motorists in either state.
"This action will enable Chevron to focus more resources in its core market areas, where our competitive position is stronger and our long-term prospects are better," said Larry Day, Chevron regional marketing manager.
Day said the company, which does not have refinery facilities or petroleum products terminals in Montana and Wyoming, will continue to sell motor fuel refined at its Salt Lake refinery for distribution in three Wyoming counties: Uinta, Lincoln and Teton. Nearly one half of Chevron's branded Wyoming stations are located within these counties, which Day said can be efficiently supplied with product from the Salt Lake refinery.
Chevron also sells lubricants in Montana and Wyoming, and the company's relationship with branded lubricants jobbers in the states will continue.