Murphy Usa Gas Prices Near Me (2024)

FAQs

Is Murphy USA owned by Walmart? ›

Murphy USA is one of the largest independent retailers of gasoline products and convenience store merchandise with more than 1,650 locations in 27 states across the Southwest, Southeast, Midwest and Northeast United States. Our stores are 100% company owned and operated; most are adjacent to Walmart stores.

Murphy USA was founded on the promise of delivering fuel quality that's second to none. Sourced locally, all Murphy USA gasoline and diesel products meet or exceed government regulations and receive rigorous inspections before transport.

The card can only be used at businesses under the Walmart umbrella, including all Walmart stores, Sam's Club and Murphy's Gas Stations. It comes with most of the offers of store-specific cards — high APR, no annual fee — while also offering special financing options for cardholders.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. and Walmart Inc. are separate companies and are not owned by the same parent company. While both are prominent retail chains in the United States, they operate independently and have different ownership structures and management teams.

Quite often, Exxon, Chevron and Murphy all get their gas from the same refinery, delivered to the same pipeline terminal and stored in the same tank. The only real difference in those three brands, and a good number of others as well, is the additives dropped into the tank on the truck as the gas is pumped in.

You'll know you're filling up with the good stuff if you spot a small green sticker on the pump that says “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.” As of early 2022, the following stations sold Top Tier gasoline in the U.S.: 76, ARCO, Aloha, Beacon, Breakaway, CITGO, Cenex, Chevron, Conoco, Costco Wholesale, CountryMark, ...

But how can Murphy USA sell its gas so cheap? Like most fuel providers that sell their products for cheap, Murphy USA purchases unbranded gasoline so it can sell at a much lower price than the competition. Believe it or not, gas stations aren't the most profitable due to low margins and extensive competition.

What states have the worst gas prices? ›

The American Automobile Association tracks average gas prices in every state. Mississippi has the lowest gas prices with an average cost of $2.937 per gallon. California's gas prices are the highest in the US with an average cost of $4.794 per gallon.

As of July 19, 2024, the highest average gas price is in California ($4.71 per gallon). That's followed by Hawaii ($4.70) and Washington ($4.26). Source: AAA. Note: Prices as of July 19, 2024.

Mississippi has the least expensive gas prices in the U.S., with an average cost of $3.124 per gallon. There are four states that border Mississippi - Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee — all of which have higher gas prices.

Clyde has said the decision for the change in the relationship between the two companies was made by Wal-Mart, which turned down Murphy USA's offer to build fuel stations at remaining supercenters. "They opted not to proceed with our offer but have chosen to undertake this investment themselves," he told investors.

It is a publicly traded family-owned business, as the company is controlled by the Walton family. Sam Walton's heirs own over 50 percent of Walmart through both their holding company Walton Enterprises and their individual holdings.

Walmart also owns various apparel brands and clothing lines for men, women, and children. Examples of apparel brands are George (men's shoes and clothing), Terra & Sky (plus size women's apparel), Time and Tru (women's shoes and clothing), and Athletic Works (activewear for men, women, and children).