The CITGO brand has expanded to five new geographic markets with the launch of a brand new licensing program for qualified marketers and retailers. Initially targeting Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah, the company is also evaluating additional states for launch this year.
“The licensing program is designed to drive business growth for licensees outside our current territories,” said Greg Caponegro, General Manager Light Oil Sales. “By offering our brand and marketing support to retailers who source their own fuel, we can expand our presence and provide more consumers with the quality and service they expect from CITGO.”
The brand licensing program capitalizes on newly reformed TriCLEAN, CITGO’s most advanced additive system with top tier designation and 50% more cleaning agents, while enabling participants to outsource their supply of gasoline. Additionally, participating licensees can utilize the high-quality Illuminate Brand Image, the Club CITGO Loyalty Program, CITGO credit/payment cards, comprehensive marketing support, and customer service to draw new customers to the CITGO brand.
Marketers and retailers interested in joining the CITGO Brand Licensing Program can visit the company’s website.
CITGO Petroleum Corp. is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, La.; Lemont, Ill.; and Corpus Christi, Texas, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, eight pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants.
With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO ranks as the fifth largest and is one of the most complex independent refiners in the U.S.
