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	The '''United Refining Company''' (URC) is an oil company in ]. The company operates an ] in Warren that can process 70,000 ] of ] into ], ] and other ] distillates per day.<ref>{{cite news \|last=Carroll \|first=Jim \|title=United Refining hikes capacity \|newspaper=] \|date=May 10, 2007}}</ref> It distributes gasoline under the Kwik Fill and Keystone brands. In early 2019, the ] noted that Warren had the most expensive gasoline in ], despite the presence of the refinery in the town and a gasoline station just outside the refinery, the root cause of which remains undetermined.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Last\|first=John\|date=29 January 2019\|title=Warren Tops the List for Most Expensive Gasoline in Western Pennsylvania\|work=Erie News Now\|publisher=Lilly Broadcasting\|location=Erie, Pennsylvania\|url=https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/39872717/warren-tops-the-list-for-most-expensive-gasoline-in-western-pennsylvania\|access-date=5 Sep 2020}}</ref>		The '''United Refining Company''' ('''URC''') is an oil company in ]. The company operates an ] in Warren that can process 70,000 ] of ] into ], ] and other ] distillates per day.<ref>{{cite news \|last=Carroll \|first=Jim \|title=United Refining hikes capacity \|newspaper=] \|date=May 10, 2007}}</ref> It distributes gasoline under the Kwik Fill and Keystone brands. In early 2019, the ] noted that Warren had the most expensive gasoline in ], despite the presence of the refinery in the town and a gasoline station just outside the refinery, the root cause of which remains undetermined.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Last\|first=John\|date=29 January 2019\|title=Warren Tops the List for Most Expensive Gasoline in Western Pennsylvania\|work=Erie News Now\|publisher=Lilly Broadcasting\|location=Erie, Pennsylvania\|url=https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/39872717/warren-tops-the-list-for-most-expensive-gasoline-in-western-pennsylvania\|access-date=5 Sep 2020}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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	The United Refining Company was founded in 1902 by ] His son, ], succeeded his father as president and chairman of United Refining in 1957. In ~~1981~~, ] acquired United Refining as a subsidiary of his ].		The United Refining Company was founded in 1902 by ] His son, ], succeeded his father as president and chairman of United Refining in 1957. In 1986, ] acquired United Refining as a subsidiary of his ].

	As of 1935, the company had a pair of marketing subsidiaries, Emblem Oil Company and Red Star Lubrication Service Incorporated, which distributed Keystone Gasoline and Emblem Motor Oils, respectively.<ref>{{Cite news\|date=29 April 1934\|title=United Refining Company Has Effective Display in Warren Nat'l Bank Lobby\|volume=35\|page=2\|work=Warren Times-Mirror\|location=Warren, Pennsylvania\|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/58734103/warren-times-mirror/\|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref>		As of 1935, the company had a pair of marketing subsidiaries, Emblem Oil Company and Red Star Lubrication Service Incorporated, which distributed Keystone Gasoline and Emblem Motor Oils, respectively.<ref>{{Cite news\|date=29 April 1934\|title=United Refining Company Has Effective Display in Warren Nat'l Bank Lobby\|volume=35\|page=2\|work=Warren Times-Mirror\|location=Warren, Pennsylvania\|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/58734103/warren-times-mirror/\|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref>
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	After ] ], there were calls to ] the Citgo brand.<ref name="boycott">{{cite news \|last=Carroll \|first=Jim \|date=October 11, 2006 \|title=Comments spark call for Citgo boycott \|newspaper=Erie Times-News}}</ref> In response, URC began phasing out that brandname,<ref name="boycott"/> and has been emphasizing that its crude oil supply comes from North America. URC also continued rebranding its product under the Kwik Fill and other local names.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Citgo signs coming down in response to Venezuelan leader's remarks\|publisher=]\|agency=Associated Press\|url=http://www.wstm.com/Global/story.asp?S=5658105&nav=2aKD\|url-status=live\|access-date=July 18, 2007\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928152225/http://www.wstm.com/Global/story.asp?S=5658105&nav=2aKD <!-- Bot retrieved archive -->\|archive-date=September 28, 2007}}</ref>		After ] ], there were calls to ] the Citgo brand.<ref name="boycott">{{cite news \|last=Carroll \|first=Jim \|date=October 11, 2006 \|title=Comments spark call for Citgo boycott \|newspaper=Erie Times-News}}</ref> In response, URC began phasing out that brandname,<ref name="boycott"/> and has been emphasizing that its crude oil supply comes from North America. URC also continued rebranding its product under the Kwik Fill and other local names.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Citgo signs coming down in response to Venezuelan leader's remarks\|publisher=]\|agency=Associated Press\|url=http://www.wstm.com/Global/story.asp?S=5658105&nav=2aKD\|url-status=live\|access-date=July 18, 2007\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928152225/http://www.wstm.com/Global/story.asp?S=5658105&nav=2aKD <!-- Bot retrieved archive -->\|archive-date=September 28, 2007}}</ref>

	==Alternate energy==
	United Refining blends ] with its gasoline in accordance with the ].

	==Convenience stores==		==Convenience stores==

Latest revision as of 19:44, 10 May 2024

American oil company

United Refining Company

Company type	Private
Industry	Oil and natural gas, convenience stores
Founded	1902; 122 years ago (1902)
Headquarters	Warren, Pennsylvania, United States
Area served	Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York
Key people	John Catsimatidis (CEO) James E. Murphy (CFO) Myron L. Turfitt (COO)
Products	Petroleum and derived products
Subsidiaries	Kwik Fill Country Fair, Inc.
Website	www.urc.com

The United Refining Company (URC) is an oil company in Warren, Pennsylvania. The company operates an oil refinery in Warren that can process 70,000 barrels of crude oil into gasoline, diesel fuel and other petroleum distillates per day. It distributes gasoline under the Kwik Fill and Keystone brands. In early 2019, the American Automobile Association noted that Warren had the most expensive gasoline in Western Pennsylvania, despite the presence of the refinery in the town and a gasoline station just outside the refinery, the root cause of which remains undetermined.

History

The United Refining Company was founded in 1902 by Harry Logan, Sr. His son, Harry Logan, Jr., succeeded his father as president and chairman of United Refining in 1957. In 1986, John Catsimatidis acquired United Refining as a subsidiary of his Red Apple Group.

As of 1935, the company had a pair of marketing subsidiaries, Emblem Oil Company and Red Star Lubrication Service Incorporated, which distributed Keystone Gasoline and Emblem Motor Oils, respectively.

The refinery was expanded from 60,000 barrels per day (9,500 m/d) to 65,000 barrels per day (10,300 m/d) in 1982. It was expanded again to have a processing capacity of 70,000 barrels per day (11,000 m/d) in 2007. The employees of the Warren refinery are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers.

Citgo

URC acquired the rights to use the name Citgo in 2002 when it bought a local gas station and convenience store chain called Country Fair, Inc. in Erie, Pennsylvania which included a license agreement to use "Citgo's brands, trademarks and other forms of identification."

After Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's speech to the United Nations, there were calls to boycott the Citgo brand. In response, URC began phasing out that brandname, and has been emphasizing that its crude oil supply comes from North America. URC also continued rebranding its product under the Kwik Fill and other local names.

Convenience stores

United Refining Company distributes its oil through its line of owned-and-operated convenience stores, totaling approximately 375 throughout upstate New York, Pennsylvania, and Northeast Ohio. The stores operate under the names Kwik Fill, Red Apple, or Country Fair. Many Kwik Fill locations, like the one in the photo above, are full-service, meaning they pump your gas for you.

References

Carroll, Jim (May 10, 2007). "United Refining hikes capacity". Erie Times-News.
Last, John (29 January 2019). "Warren Tops the List for Most Expensive Gasoline in Western Pennsylvania". Erie News Now. Erie, Pennsylvania: Lilly Broadcasting. Retrieved 5 Sep 2020.
"United Refining Company Has Effective Display in Warren Nat'l Bank Lobby". Warren Times-Mirror. Vol. 35. Warren, Pennsylvania. 29 April 1934. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
Martin, Jim (January 1, 2002). "Warren, Pa.-based United Refining buys convenience store chain Country Fair". Erie Times-News.
^ Carroll, Jim (October 11, 2006). "Comments spark call for Citgo boycott". Erie Times-News.
"Citgo signs coming down in response to Venezuelan leader's remarks". WSTM-TV. Associated Press. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved July 18, 2007.

External links

United Refining Co. website

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