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When you purchase a product or service from anyone, you should expect to get your money's worth–we do and we strive to treat you the same way. Our mission at Central Oil is to provide quality petroleum products, propane, equipment and appliances at fair prices, with a courteous, highly-trained and skillful staff dedicated to serving and satisfying customers.

Our Facilities
Central Oil began in 1924 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. The company has expanded its facilities and staff to also include a location in Gretna, VA, and now serves Franklin, Pittsylvania and Bedford counties as well as parts of Halifax, Henry, Campbell and Roanoke counties.

So Much More Than Oil

Central Oil goes (the extra mile) beyond the “oil” products implied in its name to offer, along with heating oil and diesel fuel, bio heat and biodiesel blend fuels, propane, gasoline, kerosene, and Kohler power generators. Click Here for a description of our products.

Products are just the beginning. With certified master gas fitters and a technical staff trained in HAZMAT, CTEP and HAZWOPER Central Oil provides outstanding technical support, including 24-hour emergency service. Click Here for a description of our services.

Welcome

Don Thacker Dear Customers,

Well we've made it through another winter. You have seen the price you pay for a comfortable home rise considerably this season. Some of you have taken that in stride; however most of us need to be more concerned about the cost of that comfort. Along these lines, I would like to speak to some issues you may have.

Research surveys tell us that many of you believe we make more money as a result of higher prices. Others believe we wait to make deliveries when prices are highest. Some others of you may be actively looking to mitigate that cost by finding another fuel source. Needless to say, price spikes cause much speculation and consternation.

Let us make one thing very clear. We do not make more during spikes and we do not wait for higher prices to make deliveries. Those who make the most money are those who are smart or lucky enough to have supplies secured before prices rise. However, the same would have lost money had the price dropped.

Beat High Fuel Prices

Obey the speed limit. (This may save you money in more ways than one!)
Use cruise-control when it is safe to do so.
Avoid rapid acceleration and braking.
Keep tires properly inflated.
Limit the use of the air conditioner.
Do not carry unnecessary weight.
Have your vehicle tuned-up regularly.
Do not overfill the gas tank.