Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Revenue is expected to grow at a modest pace over the next five years, in line with the economic recovery and rising fuel volumes. Many players will continue to locate abroad near emerging markets with surging demand for industry products. Profit margins will continue to be squeezed as the costs of handling finished oil products rise along with an increase in crude oil prices... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter
The Gasoline and Petroleum Bulk Stations industry carries a moderate level of market share concentration, with the top four companies accounting for roughly 58.3% of industry revenue. The largest firms in the industry enjoy immense economies of scale and very high levels of productivity. Average sales per employee for this group are nearly four times the industry average. Over the past five years, market concentration has increased as large vertically integrated oil companies sought to control all levels of the oil business to increase profit and avoid volatility due to crude oil prices. However, as a result of the recession, certain bulk stations became unprofitable. Now, large integrated players are increasingly outsourcing bulk operations to merchant wholesalers... purchase to read more