HILO — Drivers may have noticed Hilo’s Chevron gas stations quietly converted to Texaco last week, part of a re-branding of Chevron stations statewide expected to continue through the year.
In November, Chevron USA sold its Hawaii refinery, distribution terminals and retail assets to Island Energy Services, a subsidiary of the New York-based investment firm One Rock Capital.
As a result of the sale, roughly 56 Chevron-branded stations statewide are gradually being changed over to Texaco, a brand within the Chevron company.
Hilo’s four Chevron stations converted last week. The Chevron in Waikoloa is expected to convert in September, an employee told the Tribune-Herald Monday.
Gasoline sold at the now-Texaco stations — which currently features an additive called Techron — will remain the same, Island Energy says.
Customers also can continue using Chevron gift cards, credit cards and Safeway rewards points at the Texaco stations.
The majority of Hawaii employees previously employed by Chevron have also decided to remain with Island Energy, according to a November news release issued by Island Energy.