USA Gasoline

USA Gasoline

File:USAGasolineLA.jpg A USA Gasoline fueling station located in Los Angeles
Company type	Private (a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum)
Industry	Oil & Gas Extraction
Founded	1968
Headquarters	Agoura Hills, California , United States
Area served	United States
Products	Oil & Gasoline
Parent	Marathon Petroleum

U Save Automatic—also referred to as USA Gasoline or USA Petroleum—is a United States-based oil company operating domestically. Originally established as Skypower Gasoline by Peter Moller alongside his sons Poul, Finn, and John, the firm rebranded to USA Gasoline in 1968. Its operations spanned across ten states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. In 2007, it became a subsidiary of the then Tesoro Corporation (later renamed Andeavor in 2017), which was subsequently acquired by Marathon Petroleum in 2018.

By 2024, the majority of USA Gasoline’s outlets remain concentrated in Southern California, with a limited presence continuing in Wyoming.

History

1970s

During the 1970s, USA Gasoline pioneered the implementation of self-service pay at the pump technology among fuel retailers and partnered with Allstate Bank of Southern California to enable customers to debit their bank accounts directly at the pump.

• Between 1975 and 1976, all UCO stations were converted into USA Gasoline outlets.
• From 1976 to 1977, Sears-operated stations were also transitioned to USA Gasoline branding.

1980s + 1990s

• Between 1988 and 1990, USA Petroleum was engaged in litigation with ARCO concerning fuel pricing disputes.
• In 1992, the company relocated its headquarters from Santa Monica to Ventura, California.
• The following year, in 1993, headquarters shifted once again from Ventura to Agoura Hills, California.
• In 1994, Marvin Jay Caukin, formerly serving as Director of Finance, received a 33-month prison sentence for embezzling nearly $2.4 million from the corporation.

2000s

• In 2003, USA Petroleum settled for $325,000 related to environmental violations involving leaking underground storage tanks that contaminated groundwater and soil at ten stations within Ventura County.
• July 2006 saw USA Petroleum announce plans to divest 122 California gas stations to Chevron Corporation. The transaction was completed by November of that year.
• In 2007, Tesoro Corporation (later Andeavor) acquired USA Gasoline along with approximately 140 retail fueling locations.

2010s + 2020s

• In 2011, fifty-one Albertsons Express outlets were rebranded under the USA Gasoline banner. This agreement also included converting all Mirastar stations—generally found adjacent to select Walmart stores—to USA Gasoline.
• By 2012, around 250 stations formerly operating as ARCO (Thrifty-style) and Thrifty Oil were rebranded as USA Gasoline following BP’s decision not to renew leases on those locations.
• Following the acquisition of Andeavor by Marathon Petroleum in 2019, many USA Gasoline sites began transitioning (as of 2020) into Marathon's former subsidiary brand, Speedway, which is now fully owned and operated by 7-Eleven. Some locations lacking convenience stores or deemed unsuitable for full Speedway operations were rebranded as Speedway Express—a concept akin to Rich, Speedway’s brand for lower-volume outlets typically offering tobacco, snacks, and beverages either inside a small store or via a kiosk. Unlike Rich stores, Speedway Express participates in Speedway's Speedy Rewards loyalty program.

See also

• Fuel stations in the United States
• United States oil corporations
• California petroleum industry