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ExxonMobil considering sale of Singapore petrol stations for US$1 billion: sources

The potential sale comes amid a dip in global demand for petrol as electric vehicle adoption revs up

Ry-Anne Lim
Published Tue, Dec 3, 2024 · 08:29 PM
    • The potential sale of Exxon's petrol stations in Singapore follows similar divestments elsewhere.
    • The potential sale of Exxon's petrol stations in Singapore follows similar divestments elsewhere. PHOTO: BT FILE

    THE largest bloc of petrol stations in Singapore may soon hit the market.

    US energy major ExxonMobil – which is believed to have 59 petrol stations under the Esso brand in Singapore – is said to be considering a sale of these assetsThe second-biggest player is Shell Singapore, which has 57 stations across the island. 

    A sale by Exxon could raise about US$1 billion, according to a Bloomberg report.

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