Two iconic Australian brands have come together for the very first time with the opening of the first Ampol Woolworths Metro site. The opening in Dee Why, NSW is a milestone as it marks the return of the Ampol brand to Sydney’s northern beaches for the first time in 25 years. Ampol Woolworths Metro brings together the best of each brand’s offering – “high quality fuel, great customer service and fresh food”. Two Woolworths Metro […]
The first Ampol Woolworths Metro site opens in Dee Why, NSW
Viva Energy’s refinery lost $30m
4 years ago
The future of Viva Energy’s Geelong oil refinery remains in the balance after its losses accelerated in the September quarter, piling further pressure on the federal government’s fuel security measures to prevent the closure of a key manufacturer in lockdown-hit Victoria. The loss in refining totalled $30 million in the quarter, adding to the deficit of almost $50 million amassed in the June half. Viva said it was “pursuing all available options” to improve cash […]
The existential threat that has enveloped Australia’s refineries due to the COVID-19 pandemic has put the Morrison government over a barrel, escalating pressure on it to step in immediately with a more generous assistance plan to save a sector critical for fuel security and local manufacturing. The risk of closure goes beyond the two plants owned by listed companies, with the patience of multinationals ExxonMobil and BP to struggle on with their ageing and inefficient […]
Who are the biggest servos in Australia?
4 years ago
Can you remember when the idea of being Australian was synonymous with a single petrol brand? Or when a “servo” was an actual “service” station, where people in overalls would rush out to fill your car for you, and wash your windscreen, while you sat there, devoid of the temptation to shop for chocolates and fizzy drinks? Well, you must be old. But there is a strangely strong connection between motorists and oil-company brands – […]
Ampol and ExxonMobil form new alliance
4 years ago
Delivery of Mobil lubricants to the Australian market will be supported by Ampol under a new marketing alliance. Delivery of Mobil lubricants to the Australian market will be supported by Ampol under a new marketing alliance. In partnership with with ExxonMobil, Ampol has announced it will blend, distribute and market Mobil lubricants in Australia. The manufacturing, distribution and marketing conversion to Mobil lubricants will commence in 2021. It will take approximately 12 months to complete […]