ABOUT US
BEST Petroleum Corp. is the largest independently owned fuel importer and distributor in Puerto Rico. The Company markets gasoline and diesel under the GULF, PHILLIPS 66 and 76 fuel brands through a branded retail network of more than 200 stations all through the island.
BEST Petroleum is predominantly involved in the distribution and sale of refined fuels products: Premium and Regular Gasoline, Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel and Lubricants.
MANAGEMENT
President & Chief Executive Officer
Antonio De Jesús Nieves
General and Operations Manager
Oscar Nieves Montañez
Head New Ventures
Manuel Rojas
Head Trading Department
Jorge Troop
Senior Vice President
Strategy
Claude P. Moreau
Brand Development
Sayahaly Torres Vega
GALLERY
OUR HISTORY
1986
1990
2001
2008
2011
Puerto Rican entrepreneur Antonio De Jesús founds Best Petroleum Corp. as an independent fuel distributor.
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During the 1990’s, the Puerto Rico fuel market goes through a major transformation with the rapid growth in number of independent fuel stations. Best Petroleum, with its own storage tanks and fleet of delivery trucks, secures an advantaged position to serve this new market and becomes the key supplier to independent fuel stations.
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Best Petroleum secures a long term agreement to lease fuel storage facilities from CORCO in Guayanilla P.R. with a storage capacity of 600,000 barrels.
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Best Petroleum enters into a JV Agreement with global trading house Trafigura to lease fuel storage facilities from the local government in Guaynabo P.R. (Cataño) with a storage capacity of 300,000 barrels.
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Best Petroleum acquires the exclusive rights to market the GULF fuel brand in Puerto Rico. Best rapidly implements the GULF branded program branding more than 150 independent stations in less than 5 years.
2013
2017
2018
2021
TODAY
Best Petroleum expands its storage capacity at CORCO and grows its distribution of fuels products to the Caribbean market. Best begins adding new lines of products such as GULF Lubricants.
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Best Petroleum secures a long term agreement with the Puerto Rico Land Administration for the lease and operation of storage and distribution facilities in Guaynabo P.R. (Cataño).
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Best Petroleum acquires the exclusive rights to market the Phillips 66 and 76 fuel brands in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. With their unique and contemporary image, Phillips 66® and 76 brands capture much attention in the market.
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Best Petroleum launches the GULF new retail fuel image, a fresh and modern look that encompasses brand equities that have kept the GULF brand strong for over 100 years.
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Under the leadership of Mr. De Jesus, Best Petroleum is the preferred supplier of gasoline and diesel fuels in Puerto Rico.
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Gulf TV
Tv and social effort with local news anchor Jorge Gelpi Pagan, for GULF Ultra Plus Premium Gasoline 93 Octane and TOP TIER certification.
GULF Social Media Efforts
TV celebrity Ferdinand Perez, presents Gulf 93 octane gasoline and its attributes.
TV and Social media celebrity Jose Santana, takes us to a road trip to
his hometown Vega Alta with Phillips 66®.
Event
Best and the Gulf brand its always present in major retailer events such as the 2022 Annual Retailer's Convention and Trade Show.
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Best and the Gulf brand its always present in major retailer events such as the 2022 Annual Retailer's Convention and Trade Show.
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Best and its fuel brands (GULF, PHILLIPS 66 and 76) always present in mayor retailer events such as the Annual Retailer's
Convention and Trtade Show
TV Gulf
Gulf launched succesfull campaign based on its superior performance and efficiency.
CONTACT
Employment opportunities
Become part of our great team at BEST Petroleum by sending your job application together with your C.V. to: recursos.humanos@bestpetroleumpr.com
Contact Us
Best Petroleum Corp.
Main Office, Toa Baja
Physical Address:
Carr. #2 Km. 20.5, Bo. Candelaria,
Toa Baja, P.R. 00949
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Tel: 787-251-6218
For any inquiries or questions please call:
787-251-6218 or fill out the following form
Mailing Address:
Best Petroleum Corp.
PO Box 9525 Bayamón
Puerto Rico 00960