USA: C&S Fuels acquires Mississippi’s Scott Petroleum

Scott Petroleum markets fuels through 7 c-stores, two automated fueling stations, and fueling points at the company’s 12 bulk plants.

C&S Fuels, a family-owned company that distributes fuels and propane in Arkansas and Mississippi, has purchased Mississippi’s fuel distributor and convenience store operator Scott Petroleum Corp. for an undisclosed price, report local media.

Founded in 1935 as Scott Butane Gas Systems Inc., Scott Petroleum currently markets gasoline and diesel through 7 convenience stores, two automated fueling stations, as well as fueling stations at the company’s 12 bulk plants. Its geographic coverage comprises northcentral Mississippi and eastern Arkansas and Louisiana.

Scott Petroleum offers petroleum products including LPG, gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, aviation fuel, kerosene, oil and grease. The company also market appliances and equipment, as well as the proprietary fueling card ‘Scott Card’ for use at any of its locations.

According to local media, Arkansas-based C&S Fuels will continue Scott Petroleum’s operations under its original brand out of its Itta Bena, Mississippi headquarters, and the management team will remain intact, with Solon Scott Jr. as president.