Chevron Gasoline

Chevron’s history is a testament to the evolution of the global energy industry. Founded in 1879 as the Pacific Coast Oil Co., it quickly established itself as a key player in the burgeoning petroleum sector. The company’s early success was marked by significant oil discoveries in California, which helped fuel its growth and expansion. In 1911, following the breakup of John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil monopoly, Pacific Coast Oil Co. merged with Standard Oil Co. of Iowa to form the Standard Oil Co. (California), laying the groundwork for what would eventually become Chevron.

The Chevron name first came into use in the 1930s, but it wasn’t until 1984, following the merger with Gulf Oil, one of the largest mergers in history at that time, that Chevron Corporation officially adopted its name, solidifying its status as one of the world’s leading oil companies. This merger significantly expanded Chevron’s reserves, production capabilities, and its retail presence, particularly in the eastern United States where Gulf had been a dominant force.