Petroleum Traders

Petroleum Traders

Wholesale distributor of gasoline and distillates

Overview

Petroleum Traders Corporation is a leading wholesale fuel distributor in the United States. It supplies bulk gasoline, diesel, and other fuels (off-road diesel, off-road gasoline, heating oil, biodiesel) directly to customers across the continental US. Its service is turnkey wholesale fuel supply and full fuel inventory management, including firm price contracts for diesel and gasoline. The company acts as a pure wholesale trader and does not import or export fuels outside the United States, focusing on the domestic market and offering end-to-end delivery and inventory services. Its goal is to be the number one fuel wholesaler of diesel and gasoline to the continental United States by providing reliable, domestic supply and comprehensive inventory management.

About Petroleum Traders

Simplify's Rating
Why Petroleum Traders is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Founded

1979

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What believers are saying

  • Orange, New Jersey renewed a fuel contract through December 2026 on June 8, 2026.
  • Ames awarded Petroleum Traders a $1.26 million FY2026 diesel contract on July 22, 2025.
  • Florida DOT bought diesel and unleaded fuel from Petroleum Traders on December 8, 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Brent fell to $74.16 on July 7, 2026, crushing wholesale margins.
  • CyRide's 2026 fuel award was only after Mansfield Oil canceled, showing fragile deal flow.
  • Any prolonged oil-price collapse or supply shock reversal threatens the brokerage model.

What makes Petroleum Traders unique

  • Petroleum Traders called itself the largest pure wholesale fuel supplier on August 13, 2026.
  • Its Fort Wayne footprint and national cooperative contracts create sticky procurement relationships.
  • Firm-price gasoline and diesel programs differentiate it from spot-only fuel distributors.

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