Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals

The Wholesale–Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals industry (SIC 5171) serves as a critical midstream link between refiners and end markets, receiving large petroleum shipments, storing them in bulk tanks, and redistributing gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, and specialty products through pipelines, barges, rail, and tanker trucks. Typical customers include fuel jobbers, retail gas chains, commercial and industrial fleets, airlines, marine operators, utilities, and government agencies. Operators face significant exposure to commodity price volatility, counterparty risk, and strict environmental, safety, and transportation regulations from agencies such as the EPA, PHMSA, and OSHA, particularly around emissions, spill prevention, and terminal integrity. In 2024–2025, the sector is shaped by infrastructure modernization, digital terminal automation, ESG-driven disclosure, and growing handling of low‑sulfur fuels, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel alongside traditional products. For a closer look at capital spending, margins, and compliance trends, view live SEC filings from leading SIC 5171 companies on EarningsFeed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · 11/23/2025