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Energy & Utilities

Who Owns 76?

76 is a fuel brand owned by Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX). Created in 1932 by Union Oil Company of California and famous for its orange ball logo, 76 became part of Phillips 66's marketing portfolio after the ConocoPhillips era. The brand operates within a ~7,620-outlet US network shared with Phillips 66 and Conoco; in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii it is also marketed under license by Par Pacific Holdings.

Parent Company

Phillips 66

Acquired

2005

Status

Publicly Traded

Headquarters

Houston, Texas, USA

76 Timeline

1932

76

Founded by Union Oil Company of California

Founded
2005
Acquired by Phillips 66

Phillips 66 acquired 76

Acquired
mid rangemass marketUnited StatesOfficial Website

Who Owns 76?

  • Parent Company: Phillips 66
  • Ownership Type: Subsidiary
  • Acquisition Year: 2005
  • Company Type: Publicly Traded
  • Stock Ticker: NYSE: PSX
BrandParent CompanyOwnership Type
76Phillips 66Subsidiary

History of 76

  • Founded: 1932
  • Founders: Union Oil Company of California
  • Acquired by Phillips 66: 2005

Union Oil Company of California launched the 76 brand in 1932. The name invoked the Spirit of 76 and the year 1776, and the brand adopted the now-famous orange and blue ball logo that became an icon of American motoring culture. The 76 ball rotated atop West Coast service stations for decades and remains one of the most recognized trademarks in fuel retail.

Unocal built 76 into the leading independent West Coast gasoline brand, tied closely to Southern California car culture, NASCAR sponsorships (the brand was NASCAR's official fuel sponsor for decades), and performance imagery. The brand survived Unocal's mid-century oil booms and later retrenchment.

ConocoPhillips acquired Unocal in 2005 for about $17 billion, primarily for its Asian natural gas assets, but the deal also transferred the 76 brand. ConocoPhillips integrated 76 with its Conoco and Phillips 66 banners. In the 2012 downstream split, the three fuel brands went to Phillips 66.

Under Phillips 66, 76 persists mainly across the western states within the ~7,620-outlet shared network. In the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii, Par Pacific Holdings operates 76 stations under license arrangements it acquired with regional refinery purchases. The orange ball still tops hundreds of stations.

About Phillips 66

What does Phillips 66 own?
Phillips 66 owns refining, midstream, chemicals, marketing, and renewable fuels operations. Its consumer-facing brands include Phillips 66, Conoco, and 76 fuel stations, Jet in Europe, and Phillips 66 Aviation and Lubricants. The company also owns 50% of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (CPChem), a major petrochemicals joint venture, and fully owns DCP Midstream, one of the largest NGL gatherers and processors in the United States.

Is Phillips 66 publicly traded?
Yes, Phillips 66 is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PSX. The company has been publicly traded since May 1, 2012, when it was spun off from ConocoPhillips. Shares are held by institutional investors, mutual funds, and individual shareholders, with approximately 400.7 million shares outstanding as of January 2026.

Who founded Phillips 66?
The modern Phillips 66 was created in 2012 through a spin-off from ConocoPhillips, not by individual founders. The original Phillips Petroleum Company was founded in 1917 by brothers L.E. Phillips and Frank Phillips in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The Phillips 66 brand was introduced in 1927 at a service station in Wichita, Kansas, named after U.S. Route 66.

Where is Phillips 66 headquartered?
Phillips 66 is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA. The company's corporate offices are in the Phillips 66 Tower in the Westchase district of Houston. The company was incorporated in Delaware in 2011 in anticipation of the 2012 spin-off from ConocoPhillips.

How many brands does Phillips 66 own?
Phillips 66 owns three primary retail fuel brands in the United States (Phillips 66, Conoco, and 76), one European fuel brand (Jet, partially divested in 2025), and several specialized product lines including Phillips 66 Aviation and Phillips 66 Lubricants. The company also holds a 50% stake in Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. Its brand portfolio is smaller and more focused than diversified energy majors.

Who owns Phillips 66?
Phillips 66 is owned by its public shareholders. No single investor or group exercises controlling interest. The company is governed by a board of directors led by Chairman and CEO Mark Lashier. Institutional investors hold the majority of shares, with the company's market capitalization fluctuating based on energy sector conditions and refining margins.

What is Phillips 66's revenue?
Phillips 66 reported full year 2025 earnings of $4.4 billion on revenues of approximately $109.6 billion. The company generated $5.0 billion in net operating cash flow and returned $3.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. In Q2 2026, the company reported earnings of $3.8 billion, driven by strong refining utilization and record midstream volumes.

Has Phillips 66 made major acquisitions recently?
Yes. In October 2025, Phillips 66 acquired the remaining 50% equity interest in WRB Refining LP from Cenovus Energy, gaining full ownership of the Wood River and Borger refineries. In April 2026, the company completed the acquisition of Lindsey Oil Refinery and logistics assets in the United Kingdom. The company also acquired the Coastal Bend NGL fractionator and expanded its Dos Picos II gas plant in the Permian Basin.

  • Founded: 2012
  • Headquarters: Houston, Texas, USA
  • Company Type: Publicly Traded
  • Stock: NYSE: PSX
  • Revenue: $109.6 billion (FY2025)
  • Employees: Approximately 14,000

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Where Is 76 Made / Based?

  • Headquarters: Houston, Texas, USA

76 Categories & Tags

FuelGasolineClassic BrandGas StationOrange Ball

76 Recalls & Controversies

76's brand-level controversies are limited to fuel-retail norms: occasional station pricing complaints, franchisee issues, and skimming incidents. The brand's most famous controversy was conservationist rather than commercial: rotating orange balls were periodically removed in the 2000s, prompting nostalgic public pushback that led Phillips 66 to preserve the signage.

Environmental legacy issues trace to Unocal's refining history in California, addressed at the company level rather than the brand.

Brands Owned by Phillips 66

ConocoEnergy Utilities

Conoco

Owned by Phillips 66

Conoco is a historic American fuel brand owned by Phillips 66, fronting branded gas stations primarily in the western and midwestern United States.

fuelgasolinepetroleum
JETEnergy Utilities

JET

Owned by Phillips 66

JET is Phillips 66's European fuel brand, operating about 320 UK stations plus a 35% stake in roughly 960 German and Austrian sites after the 2025 portfolio restructuring.

fuelgasolineuk-brand
Phillips 66Energy Utilities

Phillips 66

Owned by Phillips 66

Phillips 66 is the flagship fuel marketing brand of the downstream energy company of the same name, fronting about 7,620 branded US outlets alongside Conoco and 76.

fuelgasolinepetroleum
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76 Ownership: Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • +Iconic orange ball branding with 90+ years of recognition
  • +Strong West Coast consumer equity
  • +Shared Kickback loyalty with sister banners
  • +Phillips 66 refining backbone supports supply
  • +License structure extends reach through Par Pacific

Considerations

  • -Regional brand in a consolidating fuel market
  • -Licensed western footprint fragments consumer perception
  • -Dealer-operated model limits retail control
  • -Long-term gasoline demand erosion from electrification

Frequently Asked Questions About 76

Sources & Further Reading

  • 76 Official Website,
  • Phillips 66 Investor Relations,
  • SEC EDGAR: Phillips 66 Filings,
  • Par Pacific Holdings,
  • Wikipedia: 76 (gas station),

Competitors to 76

These competing brands operate in the same categories and provide similar products or services. Compare key attributes to understand market positioning and competitive landscape.

BrandParent CompanyCountryFoundedMarket PositionPrimary MarketGender Target
MarathonMarathon
Marathon Petroleum
USA
1930
Mass marketUnited statesAll Genders
ConocoConocoSister Brand
Phillips 66
USA
1875
Mass marketUnited statesAll Genders
JETJETSister Brand
Phillips 66
United Kingdom
1954
Mass marketEuropeAll Genders
Phillips 66Phillips 66Sister Brand
Phillips 66
USA
1927
Mass marketUnited statesAll Genders
ARCOARCO
Marathon Petroleum
USA
1966
Mass marketUnited statesAll Genders
BeaconBeacon
Valero Energy
USA
1947
ValueUnited statesUnisex

Learn More About Competitors

MarathonEnergy Utilities

Marathon

Owned by Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon is the flagship fuel brand of Marathon Petroleum, fronting nearly 7,900 independently operated branded outlets across 40 states, DC, and Mexico.

fuelgasolinepetroleum
ConocoEnergy Utilities

Conoco

Owned by Phillips 66

Conoco is a historic American fuel brand owned by Phillips 66, fronting branded gas stations primarily in the western and midwestern United States.

fuelgasolinepetroleum
JETEnergy Utilities

JET

Owned by Phillips 66

JET is Phillips 66's European fuel brand, operating about 320 UK stations plus a 35% stake in roughly 960 German and Austrian sites after the 2025 portfolio restructuring.

fuelgasolineuk-brand
Phillips 66Energy Utilities

Phillips 66

Owned by Phillips 66

Phillips 66 is the flagship fuel marketing brand of the downstream energy company of the same name, fronting about 7,620 branded US outlets alongside Conoco and 76.

fuelgasolinepetroleum
ARCOEnergy Utilities

ARCO

Owned by Marathon Petroleum Corporation

ARCO is Marathon Petroleum's value-oriented West Coast fuel brand with ampm convenience stores, operating through about 1,162 direct-dealer locations concentrated in California.

fuelgasolinevalue-brand
BeaconEnergy Utilities

Beacon

Owned by Valero Energy Corporation

Value-priced gasoline brand owned by Valero Energy, used by independent retailers primarily in California and the western United States as a low-cost fuel option.

gas-stationfuel-retaildiscount-fuel

Competitive Analysis

Market Positioning: 76 competes with 6 brands in the same categories, ranging from mass market to luxury positioning.

Geographic Distribution: Competitors are headquartered across multiple regions, indicating global competition in this market segment.

Brand Heritage: Competitor brands range from established heritage brands to newer market entrants, with founding years spanning several decades.

Independent Alternatives to 76

Looking for brands with different ownership structures? These similar brands are not owned by Phillips 66, giving you alternative choices that support different corporate structures.

ChevronEnergy Utilities

Chevron

Owned by Chevron Corporation

American fuel retail brand operating more than 7,000 gas stations across the United States, known for gasoline with Techron additive and ExtraMile convenience stores.

gas-stationfuel-retailtechron
Publicly Traded

Chevron operates independently without a large parent corporation.

CMS EnergyEnergy Utilities

CMS Energy

Owned by CMS Energy

American energy company providing electricity and natural gas utility services to Michigan residents through Consumers Energy subsidiary.

energy-utilityelectricitynatural-gas
Publicly Traded

CMS Energy operates independently without a large parent corporation.

CenexEnergy Utilities

Cenex

Owned by CHS Inc.

American fuel, lubricant, and convenience store brand owned by CHS Inc., the nation's largest farmer-owned cooperative, operating roughly 1,400 locations across 19 states.

fuelgas-stationsconvenience-stores
Privately Owned

Cenex is privately owned, unlike 76 which is under a publicly traded parent company.

Adani Green EnergyEnergy Utilities

Adani Green Energy

Owned by Adani Group

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) is India's largest renewable energy company by installed capacity, listed on the National Stock Exchange and BSE. It develops, builds, and operates solar and wind power plants across India.

renewable-energysolarwind
Privately Owned

Adani Green Energy is privately owned, unlike 76 which is under a publicly traded parent company.

Adani PowerEnergy Utilities

Adani Power

Owned by Adani Group

India's largest private thermal power producer, operating approximately 17,550 megawatts of installed capacity across eight states, listed on NSE and BSE.

power-generationenergythermal-power
Privately Owned

Adani Power is privately owned, unlike 76 which is under a publicly traded parent company.

Dominion EnergyEnergy Utilities

Dominion Energy

Owned by Dominion Energy, Inc.

Consumer-facing electric utility brand of Dominion Energy, Inc., serving approximately 3.6 million customers in Virginia and South Carolina.

electric-utilityregulated-utilityvirginia
Publicly Traded

Dominion Energy operates independently without a large parent corporation.

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