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Gulf to be first foreign fuel seller in Mexico |
2016-03-13 |
![]() The move will break a more than 75-year-old state monopoly in the sector in February, the government announced it would bring implement energy reform by permitting foreign oil companies to sell fuel under other banners than Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), the national oil company that has been the only service station operator allowed in Mexico. "We’re proud to be the first to begin operations with a new brand in the recently opened Mexican market," said Gulf Mexico director Sergio de la Vega. He said the company will open four gas stations in June and July, adding that two will be located in Mexico City and Monterrey. He also added that the company, which is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, expects to operate at least 100 service stations at the end of 2016 and 2,000 stations during the next three years. |
Posted by:Fred |
#2 Maybe Mexico will finally get better quality diesel. |
Posted by: Alaska Paul 2016-03-13 23:28 |
#1 Which one of the ruling Mexican Families did they buy off? |
Posted by: Large Omoluns6571 2016-03-13 18:33 |