Texaco's products have been available in the UK for over a century. The brand has established a strong presence, offering a range of products from motor fuels to domestic heating oil, along with loyalty and fuel cards.
Texaco in the UK is operated by Valero Energy Ltd, a subsidiary of the Valero Energy Corporation. Valero oversees the marketing of Texaco-branded fuel in both the UK and Ireland.
There are approximately 800 Texaco-branded service stations across the UK, making it the largest independent branded chain of service stations in the country. These stations are owned and operated by independent retailers, with a widespread network of authorized Texaco distributors, especially in rural areas.
Valero, the parent company of Texaco in the UK, employs around 770 people. Additionally, many thousands are employed in the Texaco-branded retail businesses across the UK. Valero operates a major refinery in Pembroke, south west Wales, which is one of the largest manufacturers of fuels in northwest Europe.
Valero owns interests in major pipelines, several UK fuel terminals, and a substantial aviation fuels business. The company ensures efficient fuel supply through its terminals and pipeline infrastructure, often collaborating with third-party terminals. Fuel distribution is managed by Wincanton's tanker fleet, known for their highly trained and knowledgeable drivers.
