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Delta Out! Sol In! Via an acquisition

Sunoco LP has operations across the Caribbean, Central America, South America, the United States, Canada, and Europe, with a combined network distributing over 15 billion gallons of fuel each year. Photo: Sunoco LP
Delta Petroleum has been operating in the Virgin Islands since its founding in 1985. Photo: Delta Petroleum
Delta Petroleum has been operating in the Virgin Islands since its founding in 1985. Photo: Delta Petroleum
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts- Delta Petroleum has been acquired by Sunoco LP, Sol Petroleum’s parent company.

According to senior sources, the transaction officially closed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 

Information received indicates that this milestone has been described as a new chapter, as together with Sol, Delta is now part of a broader, more diverse and stronger fuel industry leader. 

Sol has operations across the Caribbean, Central America, South America, the United States, Canada, and Europe, with a combined network distributing over 15 billion gallons of fuel each year.

The company’s focus is unchanged

Delta Petroleum has been operating in the Virgin Islands since its founding in 1985. The company said the focus has not changed and remains committed to safe, reliable delivery of quality products and services. 

Delta said it is confident this means more of what matters most to its customers, including a team of local and regional professionals to support you, uninterrupted access to our reliable supply of high-quality products and services, enhanced strength and stability through the backing of a broader network and deep regional and global resources, expanded capabilities through a stronger portfolio that includes our owned and licensed retail fuels, lubricants, brands, LPG and Programs.

The company also expressed confidence that this affiliation will serve clients better and fuel mutual growth. 

8 Responses to “Delta Out! Sol In! Via an acquisition”

  • Monopoly (09/04/2026, 13:47) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Monopoly ....now no competitive fuel prices and higher prices.
  • trust (09/04/2026, 15:16) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    My my no more selling fuel under the table for some here in the bvi and no more doing what i want like under the previous management no more free ride.
  • coi (09/04/2026, 16:06) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Will we be still having 3 bids for fuel supply for the power station or will it be 3 from Delta, Sol and Sunoco.
  • Real Talk 284 (09/04/2026, 16:06) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a major shift, given Delta Petroleum’s long history in the Virgin Islands. Being part of a larger group like Sunoco and Sol could bring stability and stronger supply, especially during global uncertainty. Still, what people will care about most is whether this leads to fair prices, steady fuel availability, and real benefits at the pump. Only time will tell if this change truly works in the public’s favor.
  • Informed (09/04/2026, 16:35) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Thats why my tank fill on desil jumped up $45 from $70 to $115 to fill the truck. Wow.
    Not looking forward to my next electricity bill.
  • Broccoli (09/04/2026, 20:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Left wing, Right wing, same bird……. I hope the workers were taken care of….
  • Licks in your mother ass (11/04/2026, 11:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The government of the BVI foolish they had all rights to say no to this …, now we have to deal with these high prices …, resulting in a big shift in all the businesses…, we living in a real crazy time the world upside down “the USA “ now all businesses have no choice but to raise their prices if I’m running a taxi business you can’t expect me to charge the same 3 dollars when I’m paying more in fuel, restaurant, bars supermarkets we all feels it and have no choice but to raise our prices


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