Supporting Canadian-Owned Gas Stations:  Fueling Local Businesses

As Canadians, we have a unique opportunity to support local businesses by choosing Canadian-owned gas stations. Not only does this help boost our economy, but it also ensures that our hard-earned money stays within our communities. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the top Canadian-owned gas companies that you can patronize. From coast to coast, these businesses are fueling our nation and providing quality services that we can rely on.

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1. Canadian Tire: Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited operates a network of gas stations under the banner “Canadian Tire Petroleum.”
2. CanCo: Canco Petroleum is an independent chain of gas stations launched in 2016. They focus on providing high-quality fuels from Canadian refineries and offer a loyalty program called “Canco Cash.”
3. Co-op: Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) operates gas stations under the CO-OP® brand. Co-ops are owned by their members and aim to serve the needs of their communities.
4. Costco: Costco Gas Stations in Canada are operated by Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd., which is a Canadian subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation. The gas stations are Canadian-owned. As for the fuel, Costco sources its gas from various refineries and wholesale distributors in Canada. They do not own or operate their own refineries. Instead, they rely on a network of refineries and wholesalers to supply their gas stations
5. Free Flow Petroleum: Free Flow Petroleum operates gas stations and convenience stores in Ontario. They also offer services like home heating furnace oil delivery and an auto spa/car wash.
6. Husky: Husky Energy is a major integrated oil and gas company in Canada, offering a range of petroleum products and services.
7. Irving: Irving Oil is a privately held energy company based in New Brunswick, operating gas stations, refineries, and other energy-related businesses.
8. MacEwan: MacEwen Petroleum Inc. is a Canadian-owned and operated fuel and convenience provider that has built and sustained strong customer relationships for more than 40 years. They began in 1976 as a small operation serving customers in rural eastern Ontario and have grown to serve communities across central Canada.
9. Parkland Corporation: Formerly known as Parkland Fuel Corporation, is a Calgary, Alberta-based energy and retail company. They operate gas stations under several brands and have a significant presence in the Canadian fuel retailing market. Parkland Corporation operates gas stations under the following brands:
   • Esso: A well-known international brand, Esso gas stations are widely recognized across Canada.
   • Ultramar: A major fuel distributor and retailer in Canada, offering gasoline and diesel under the Ultramar brand.
   • Chevron: Parkland holds the rights to the Chevron brand for retail gas stations in Canada.
   • Pioneer Energy: An Ontario-based gas station chain acquired by Parkland in 2014.
   • Fas Gas Plus: A western Canadian gas station chain established by Parkland.
   • On the Run: A convenience store brand that Parkland operates in Canada and the United States.

   All of these subsidiaries are Canadian-owned and operated, making Parkland Corporation one of the largest independent fuel retailing companies in Canada.

10. Petro Canada: Petro-Canada is a well-known gas station brand in Canada, offering fuel and convenience store services.
11. Super Save: Super Save Gas opened in 1977 in Surrey, BC and it is still proudly operated beside their national head office. They now operate forty retail locations in communities across British Columbia, providing customers with gas, diesel and propane.Super Gaz has been operating retail gasoline stations in communities around Montreal since 1989. They currently operate nine stations in the Greater Montreal Area, providing customers with gas and diesel.