What Is the Number One Gas Station in America? Gas Station Facts

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  • Exxon Mobil generates a revenue of $413.68 billion.
  • Shell is second largest with a revenue of $386.20 billion.
  • Chevron is third largest with a revenue of $246.25 billion.
  • Buc-ee’s in Texas claims to be the world’s largest convenience store.

Historical Milestones

  • The first dedicated gas station opened in St. Louis, Missouri in 1905.
  • Frank Urich opened the first modern self-serve station in Los Angeles in 1947.
  • The first gas station was installed in Seattle in 1907 by Standard Oil of California, now Chevron.

Market and Revenue Overview

  • Nearly 7,000 Chevron gas stations exist.
  • Gas stations and convenience stores bring over $400 billion revenue cumulatively each year across the U.S.
  • The global gas station market is projected to grow at 4% through 2027.

Ranking and Locations

  • Exxon Mobil is the largest gas station in 18 U.S. states based on number of locations.
  • California has the most expensive gas while Mississippi has the cheapest.
  • Shell has over 12,500 locations.

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