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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 7:17:21 AM Ignore PD Report Abuse Last week in a call with analysts, BP CEO Bob Dudley said 2011 will be "a year of consolidation for BP", saying the new year will be a time for the company "to get back on its feet." As part of this consolidation, BP plans to sell ARCO and several refineries. Many motorists west of the Rockies have known ARCO for quality fuel and their cash only approach, which the discount chain is proud of. According to GasBuddy numbers, ARCO has over 1,300 branded stations in five states- California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington. While BP plans to sell ARCO branded stations and stores, they will retain rights in Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. According to news reports, BP will lease back the rights to stations... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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Last week in a call with analysts, BP CEO Bob Dudley said 2011 will be "a year of consolidation for BP", saying the new year will be a time for the company "to get back on its feet." As part of this consolidation, BP plans to sell ARCO and several refineries.

Many motorists west of the Rockies have known ARCO for quality fuel and their cash only approach, which the discount chain is proud of. According to GasBuddy numbers, ARCO has over 1,300 branded stations in five states- California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington.

While BP plans to sell ARCO branded stations and stores, they will retain rights in Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. According to news reports, BP will lease back the rights to stations...

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lawsuitdelivery Rookie Author Detroit Posts:18 Points:300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2011 1:15:40 AM Ignore lawsuitdelivery Report Abuse unbeknownst to me I just read the U.S. Geological Survey which follows: 3.0 to 4.5 Billion Barrels of Technically Recoverable Oil Assessed in North Dakota and Montana's Baaken Formation - 25 Times More Than 1995 Estimate Released 04/10/2008 2:25:36 PM Contact Information U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey /newsroom/article.asp?ID=1911
E-Squirrel Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,012 Points:819,060 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2011 9:14:00 PM Ignore E-Squirrel Report Abuse sugarbabyTN frets: 'Bp is trying to get rich quick on the American People' Actually, ARCO, BP's brand here in California sells gas for less than virtually all of the others. Their departure is likely to raise prices here, not lower them.
sugarbabyTN Rookie Author Tennessee Posts:2 Points:445 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2011 6:17:54 PM Ignore sugarbabyTN Report Abuse these gas prices are killing the American People .Bp is trying to get rich quick on the American People.
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,352 Points:1,481,010 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2011 8:10:36 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse get rid of dead weight
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2011 8:49:21 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse boutmuet: if things continue the way they have, we may still see that happen.
boutmuet Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,598 Points:912,390 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2011 3:41:29 AM Ignore boutmuet Report Abuse "Seize ALL BP assets and properties !!! " What is this Cuba or Venezuela?
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:6,767 Points:1,865,060 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2011 2:29:22 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse Kick BP out of the USA !!!
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:6,767 Points:1,865,060 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2011 2:27:09 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse Seize ALL BP assets and properties !!!
Eichhornchen Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,787 Points:750,470 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2011 12:30:37 AM Ignore Eichhornchen Report Abuse The artificial oil shortage is leaving everybody broke.
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,859 Points:1,356,750 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2011 12:20:11 AM Ignore comprof Report Abuse I guess China will buy it. A friend of mine in the state department, just back for Egypt, informed me that China won all three bids of the three largest oil reservoirs in southern Iraq and are building three military bases associated with each. Just great.
Saturn93 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:7,292 Points:1,640,885 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2011 12:06:54 AM Ignore Saturn93 Report Abuse Too many regulations to even expand existing, aging refineries. We need to build new refineries and update our old ones.
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,492 Points:1,510,230 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2011 12:04:44 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse We need to build more refining capacity. Gore the greenies and drill also.
jim27106 All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:770 Points:782,010 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:59:46 PM Ignore jim27106 Report Abuse Too bad they can't spin it off. We need more refinery companies and retailers to enhance competition.
PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:6,622 Points:1,549,975 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:58:19 PM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse BP is trying to unload some property. I guess they could probably use the cash.
AKmailman Champion Author Alaska Posts:5,633 Points:1,557,565 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:52:01 PM Ignore AKmailman Report Abuse selling ARCO will help pay for their oil spill lawsuits
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,746 Points:1,976,650 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:41:09 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse ARCO (Atlantic Richfield) has been out of PA for quite a few years. Used to use Atlantic exclusively "back in the day".
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,554 Points:1,172,595 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:39:34 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Nice to see that the latest GasBuddy article is at the top of the list again. Congratulations GB!!!!
Matt G Champion Author Boston Posts:4,533 Points:2,773,040 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:38:08 PM Ignore Matt G Report Abuse Arco has good gas prices
REDFINGER Champion Author Montreal Posts:1,380 Points:282,750 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:37:03 PM Ignore REDFINGER Report Abuse Going to the highest bidder...
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,989 Points:1,239,785 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:36:31 PM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse Obama mat have milked the golden goose to death.
applejoe Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,630 Points:766,420 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:36:09 PM Ignore applejoe Report Abuse Never heard of ARCO in Minnesota.
2tone1 Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,333 Points:1,157,130 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:35:16 PM Ignore 2tone1 Report Abuse With every gas station sale, BP is throwing in a plastic model of an oil drenched bird and a large sponge for easy clean ups.
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,303 Points:1,902,980 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:32:05 PM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse No Arco's in Florida that I know of.
BBHybrid Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:6,469 Points:1,295,025 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:27:48 PM Ignore BBHybrid Report Abuse many BP stations are becoming Easy Trip stations (too rid the stigma).
LoneGuy Champion Author Lansing Posts:8,480 Points:2,317,995 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:22:13 PM Ignore LoneGuy Report Abuse We have no arco in Michigan that I know of. We have regular BP stations however.
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,079 Points:1,101,905 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:17:03 PM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse BP needs to pay for their damage.
CardinalRed5 Veteran Author Illinois Posts:335 Points:67,300 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:16:35 PM Ignore CardinalRed5 Report Abuse IT'S A FIRE SALE!
traindude Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:5,624 Points:1,495,855 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:15:50 PM Ignore traindude Report Abuse just another reason to jump the pump prices
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,824 Points:1,430,750 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:14:16 PM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse ARCO stands for Atlantic Richfield Corporation. Funny that it only remains in Pacific area states...
jcurley Champion Author California Posts:7,900 Points:1,775,185 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:13:58 PM Ignore jcurley Report Abuse As others has already stated -- China will be interested.
cv Champion Author Raleigh Posts:15,206 Points:3,266,580 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:10:49 PM Ignore cv Report Abuse We used to see an ARCO station around here, but no more.
GasholeMI Champion Author Lansing Posts:10,139 Points:1,718,140 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:10:21 PM Ignore GasholeMI Report Abuse Maybe congress will buy them to shut them down.
Geo4564 Champion Author Nevada Posts:6,917 Points:1,568,845 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:05:58 PM Ignore Geo4564 Report Abuse They'll make plenty screwing dealers on their leases.
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:9,545 Points:1,861,895 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:04:58 PM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse Maybe China will buy them.
Maintroll Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,634 Points:1,703,135 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:04:42 PM Ignore Maintroll Report Abuse They will probably have to sell off a lot of stuff in order to pay their lawsuits and bills.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:02:57 PM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Foreign investors love the U.S. They will all take a share & rip it apart like some buyers do. SAVE OUR COUNTRY, SOMEONE.
bababooey2 Champion Author Hartford Posts:6,347 Points:1,302,615 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:01:55 PM Ignore bababooey2 Report Abuse Not surprised at that, no Arco's here.
Nicoalbum Champion Author Ottawa Posts:6,016 Points:1,188,200 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 11:00:12 PM Ignore Nicoalbum Report Abuse Could be worse.
Ray_10589 Champion Author New York Posts:4,946 Points:1,182,985 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 10:57:33 PM Ignore Ray_10589 Report Abuse not good ...
humancry Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,618 Points:1,002,455 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 10:52:57 PM Ignore humancry Report Abuse china will buy them
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:23,667 Points:2,081,340 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 10:47:53 PM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse No Arco here in Ohio, so it doesn't affect me.
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,297 Points:1,559,515 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 10:47:37 PM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse More stuff for the Chinese to own....
FrankTA2 Champion Author New York Posts:4,293 Points:1,095,310 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 10:47:13 PM Ignore FrankTA2 Report Abuse No Arco here in New York, so it doesn't affect me.
HiGramma Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,815 Points:445,690 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 10:44:18 PM Ignore HiGramma Report Abuse no suprise there
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,570 Points:2,445,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 10:41:56 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse since I am TOO BIG TO FAIL, I have requested a check from the stimulus program so I may buy this business.
99flyer Champion Author Sacramento Posts:11,341 Points:2,570,010 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 10:40:46 PM Ignore 99flyer Report Abuse I agree Jarod13, and being on the left coast ARCO has been a great benifit with its lower prices. My hats off to BP, they always find a way to mess thing up.
travelzonecente Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,842 Points:1,090,195 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 10:39:09 PM Ignore travelzonecente Report Abuse By the way that was $ 5,400,000,000 dollars in profit just in one quarter...90 days for those who dont know what a quarter is
travelzonecente Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,842 Points:1,090,195 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 10:36:01 PM Ignore travelzonecente Report Abuse In the last quarter they made 5.4 billion...I gues that is not enough money in one quarter.
Jarod13 Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,491 Points:1,409,930 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 10:25:06 PM Ignore Jarod13 Report Abuse TheSnowStorm -- you might be onto something...and it ain't pretty. We consumers will once again be the one's paying the bulk of any price increases, all to the greedy oil companies, refineries and the oil traders. But this is nothing new for us is it, since we've then the patsies for years and years!
Hunter114 Champion Author Chicago Posts:9,093 Points:1,449,735 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2011 10:21:35 PM Ignore Hunter114 Report Abuse Less Mompetition = Higher Gas Prices.