Wholesale

In addition to service station network sales, an integrated oil business disposes of large volumes of products by other means which are referred to in the oil industry as “channels”. The wholesale market includes major oil companies, independent wholesale customers, large industrial consumers, heating oil sellers, garages and exports.

Tamoil has developed into a successful participant in wholesale markets and is continuing to grow.

Sales (in million metric tons)	2006
Gasoline	1.9
Other Light Distillates	0.4
Total Light Distillates	2.3
Gasoil	6.1
Other Middle Distillates	0.3
Total Middle Distillates	6.4
Fuel oil	1.8
Total Wholesales	10.5

Tamoil Wholesale in Europe:

• In Italy, Tamoil has developed its operations through regional marketing organisations. To benefit from relatively high commercial gasoil margins, Tamoil is developing its middle distillates sales.
  
  
• In Switzerland, Tamoil has gained an important presence in the commercial fuels sector through its participation in regional distributor groups operating within the various Swiss cantons. Consequently, Tamoil has a significant share in the automotive diesel and heating oil markets.
  
  
• In Germany, Tamoil has developed a significant presence in the gasoline, diesel and heating oil markets, especially in northern Germany.