USA: Distributor Empire Petroleum enters new markets through acquisition

Empire Petroleum Partners has acquired the Missouri, Oklahoma, and a portion of the Kansas wholesale distribution rights of Sunshine Fuel.

The addition of these Sunshine accounts provides Empire with an entry into new markets as well as adding to Empire's existing footprint in Oklahoma and further increases Empire's existing supplier partnerships with Shell and Phillips 66.

Sunshine Fuel is a Florida based distributor that supplies branded fuel to gas stations primarily in the Kansas City market as well as other Missouri and Oklahoma locations.

“Empire is excited to add such a high volume dealer base to its existing distributor network with the acquisition of Sunshine. This portfolio of dealers continues Empire's strategy of strengthening our presence in key markets, such as Oklahoma as well opening up new market opportunities in Kansas and Missouri," said Empire's Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, Michael O'Brien.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Empire currently distributes motor fuel products to over 1,300 gas stations in 27 states.