Gresham Petroleum
415 Pershing Avenue , P. O. Box 690 , Indianola, Mississippi, United States

In 1920, there were just 8 million cars in the whole United States. But W.W. Gresham, of Indianola, Miss., saw that their owners needed to be able to dependably fuel and service those vehicles. So he made history-- and a business-- by building the first drive-in service station in the Mississippi Delta.  By 1933, Gresham Service Stations operated three service stations, expanding from Indianola to Isola. In 1947, Gresham Distributor Business formed to supply LP gas to local farms, residences and businesses, and grew to include Mr. Gresham’s son Bill, who had served in WWII and the Korean War.  As the petroleum and LP gas businesses grew, the Greshams and partner John McPherson decided to incorporate into Gresham Petroleum in 1958. The businesses thrived in the post-war economy, just as agriculture in the Delta was maturing into an economic force to be reckoned with. The corporation purchased or merged with other petroleum and LP gas companies in Greenwood, Louise, Inverness and Belzoni, building a strong network on the principles of exceptional customer service and high value.  W.W. Gresham passed away in 1978, but his legacy continued with Bill Gresham and John McPherson, who formed the Double Quick convenience store company in 1984, purchasing some 17 stores from a large regional grocery store chain and adding several of their own site-built units.

Our Products

Gresham Petroleum serves businesses, industries, farms, C-store operators and end use consumers. We offer the highest quality lubricants, oils, greases, propane, gasoline and diesel to keep your operations running smoothly.

Lubricants 

Natural mineral oils, synthetics and blends, branded and unbranded… we’ve got a wide range of the best oils and greases at competitive prices. Not sure what you need? Put our six decades of experience to work selecting the right products. Farm and manufacturing equipment are a major investment for individuals and businesses. Maintaining them with high-quality oils and greases can maximize the return on that investment and prolong the life of the equipment. From farm equipment to cross-country 18-wheelers, to industrial equipment, Gresham Petroleum products will keep you running.

Fuels

People have come to expect and rely on the quality and service Gresham Petroleum provides. We also bring a great deal of value to buying fuels with our pre-buy programs for propane and diesel. You can lock in a great, low price and not have to worry about warehousing large quantities of fuel. Our pre-buy program offers convenience, flexibility and reliability. Our proprietary 15 million gallon storage facility means you get a guaranteed supply of the fuels you need.

Propane

Gresham Petroleum offers Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG, or just propane), propane appliances and propane-powered engines for crop irrigation. Whether you want to fry up a batch of catfish, or raise crops for market, Gresham is your trusted supplier in the Mississippi and Arkansas Delta regions.

Biofuels 

Biofuels are a renewable resource produced from raw agricultural materials. Gresham Petroleum offers bio blends of diesel and ethanol blended gases.  We can supply various blended ratios of biodiesel and ethanol blended gas to suit your needs.