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Note: Ratings are based on company record, including parent companies.
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Fuel & Convenience Stores
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Peak oil
As petroleum is a non-renewable natural resource the industry is faced with an inevitable eventual depletion of the world's oil supply. The Hubbert peak theory suggests that after a peak in oil production rates, a period of oil depletion will ensue. Since virtually all economic sectors rely heavily on petroleum, peak oil could lead to a partial or complete failure of markets
- Consider car pooling and car sharing. [coseats.com]
- Try walking, cycling or taking public transport where possible
Pollution
The petroleum industry is the largest industrial source of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a group of chemicals that contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone (smog). The combustion of fossil fuels produces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants as by-products. Some petroleum industry operations have been responsible for water pollution through by-products of refining and oil spills.
- Where possible, walk, ride, carpool or catch public transport rather than drive.
BRAND | COMPANY | OWNED | RATING |
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United | United Petroleum | 3 | |
Ampol | Ampol | 5 | |
Ampol Woolworths Metro | Ampol Grocery Supplier: Woolworths |
5 | |
Liberty | Liberty Oil Major Fuel Supplier: Viva Energy Australia |
5 | |
Coles Express | Viva Energy Australia (Viva Energy) | 5 | |
OTR | Viva Energy Australia (Viva Energy) | 5 | |
Shell | Viva Energy Australia (Viva Energy) Brand Owner: Shell |
5 | |
EG Ampol | EG Australia (TDR Capital) Fuel Supplier: Ampol |
UK | 5 |
7-Eleven | 7-Eleven Australia (Seven & i Holdings) Fuel Supplier: Mobil Oil Australia |
JPN | 6 |
BP | BP Australia (BP) | UK | 6 |
Gull, Choice, Peak | Puma Energy Australia (Chevron) | USA | 6 |
Puma | Puma Energy Australia (Chevron) | USA | 6 |