WOODSTOCK, GA and FRAMINGHAM, MA - Gulf Oil announced a branded partnership agreement with Mountain Express Oil Company in Woodstock, Georgia. Drivers will soon see more than two-dozen Gulf motor fuel retail outlets throughout the Northern region of the state and Southwest South Carolina.

This is the first time in 20 years that a Gulf Oil-branded gas station has operated in Georgia.

"Within the next 15 months we will rebrand 30 outlets to the Gulf Brand," said Barry Bierenbaum, president of Mountain Express Oil Company. "Gulf is a company that??s committed to its distributors and retail customers, and we are proud to welcome the Gulf brand to our family. The enthusiasm displayed by the Gulf employees and our future Gulf customers and retailers made this a very easy decision."

"This partnership with Mountain Express is the latest element in establishing the brand??s reputation as a premium nationwide gasoline retailer," Gulf Oil Senior Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Rick Dery. "We are heartened by the enthusiasm Georgia??s distributors are showing to the Gulf brand."

Earlier this year Gulf signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Major League Baseball??s Atlanta Braves. Baseball fans will notice the Gulf "Sunrise" logo displayed behind home plate during all home games at Turner Field.

"We continue to leverage our unique capabilities as a branded supplier, to make our dealers and distributors more successful over the long term," said Gulf Oil President and COO Ron Sabia. "Gulf has enjoyed unparalleled branded growth in the last two years, and we are focused and committed to the same level of growth in new markets."