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US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code Lookup

Division: G - Retail Trade

US-SIC Code 5983 - Fuel Oil Dealers

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of fuel oil. Establishments primarily engaged in selling fuel oil burners are classified in Wholesale Trade, Industry 5074; those primarily engaged in installing and servicing fuel oil burners are classified in Construction, Industry 1711; and those engaged in fuel oil burner repair service only are classified in Services, Industry 7699.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 5983 - Fuel Oil Dealers are:

  • Fuel oil dealers-retail

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Fuel Dealers in the US (45431)

Revenue 2025

$47.2bn

Growth 2025

-0.48%

Key Trends

  • The Fuel Dealers industry has experienced rough results over the past five years due to volatility in oil and natural gas prices

  • Declines in the world price of crude oil have dampened industry revenue growth

  • Fuel dealers will fare better against electric companies than natural gas providers

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 5983 - Fuel Oil Dealers

US-SIC Code 5983 - Fuel Oil Dealers sits in the 2-digit Fuel Oil Dealers sector. US SIC codes can be 2 to 8 digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be.

Division: G

Division Title: Retail Trade

2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits

Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 5983 - Fuel Oil Dealers

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5983 - Fuel Oil Dealers. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 598301 Fuel-retail
  • 598302 Oil-bulk-dealers-retail
  • 598303 Oils-petroleum-retail
  • 598304 Fuel-bulk-dealers
  • 598305 Fuel automated service

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 59830000 Fuel oil dealers

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Each US SIC Code is part of a Division, which corresponds with a numerical range. Select a Division category from the table below, then drill down to discover the industries within that Division.

Division US-SIC Code Sector title
A 01-09 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
B 10-14 Mining
C 15-17 Construction
D 20-39 Manufacturing
E 40-49 Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services
F 50-51 Wholesale Trade
G 52-59 Retail Trade
H 60-67 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
I 70-89 Services
J 90-99 Public Administration

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