About Couch Oil Company
Couch Oil Company has been providing Durham, NC and the surrounding areas with quality oil services since 1949. Founded by Carlton O. Couch, we continue his legacy of quality service and relationships with our loyal customers. As a local company serving Durham's fueling needs, we're committed to prompt service. With Couch Oil, there's no need to run on empty - we're a call away and just around the corner.
Couch Oil Company started with a simple beginning in the fall of 1949, when Carlton Couch began delivering heating oil out of an Esso station that his father, Oscar Couch, operated. Every day, Carlton loaded his truck at the nearby Pure Oil Company (our existing facility) and served his customers in Durham and Orange counties. With unfailing support from his wife Margaret, Carlton Couch built his company on the principles of honesty and integrity.
When the Pure Oil Company asked Carlton to operate its plant on Hillsborough Road, it began the Couch Oil Company's long and continuing affiliation with Pure Oil. This relationship also led to numerous opportunities in the gasoline, oil and lubricant markets. When these openings for expansion presented themselves, Carlton continued to prioritize the needs of his employees and customers above all else. At present, the company is also affiliated with the Exxon Corporation, has added an LP gas division and continues to provide 76 Lubricants to the Triangle area.
Many members of the Couch family have been dedicated supporters of Couch Oil Company over the years. Currently, Steve Couch, Carlton Couch's son, presides over company operations. Our staff, which now includes 14 employees, has taken Carlton Couch's principles to heart and strives to continue the rich Couch Oil tradition of loyalty to customers and employees.
Whether you're interested in commercial fuel or residential fuel, Couch Oil has what you're looking for. Couch Oil offers propane and heating oil for our residential customers. For commercial accounts, our products and services include:- Propane tank refills
- Diesel and gas transport deliveries
- Bulk and package lubricants
- Fuel pumps and accessories
- Onsite fuel tank options
- Homeowners using propane gas or heating oil
- Commercial accounts in need of on or off-road diesel fuel
- Automotive repair shops, manufacturing plants, tire stores and dealerships that use or resell lubricating oils and greases
- Convenience stores, dealerships and businesses requiring gasoline
