Griffin Oil Company
1224 Holland Road , Suffolk, Virginia, United States

Griffin Oil Company is a second generation locally owned and operated petroleum supplier focused on meeting the diverse and growing energy needs of the Hampton Roads area. The company was founded by former Suffolk Mayor W.P. Griffin in 1938 as a Sinclair Refining Company Consignee. During this time the company flourished in the Suffolk community by servicing the residential, commercial and abundant agricultural markets offering heating oils, all grades of gasoline, and diesel fuel. The company grew significantly during the 1940s prompting its move to its current location on Holland Road.    In 1976, after the retirement of Mr. Griffin, Wayland T. Pond III, a lifetime Suffolk native, bought the business. Wayland Pond had worked his way through Central Fidelity Bank up to the position of Vice-President. When the opportunity presented itself, he decided to purchase Griffin Oil Company and make it his new career. It is through Wayland Ponds leadership that Griffin Oil Company became a frontrunner in many diversified energy products. Shortly thereafter, the company became incorporated and began operating as Suffolk Energies Incorporated T/A Griffin Oil Company. The growth realized by Wayland Pond led to an expanded heating fuel market that included a heavy emphasis on gasoline distribution and an introduction into convenience store ownership and management.     Through the 80s and 90s, Griffin Oil Company continued to grow by marketing a diverse platform of energy products. One of the drivers of this growth was the decision to become a bulk and package fluid distributor for BP Lubricants in 1989. The BP Lubricants business business evolved into serving all of Hampton Roads as well as Northeastern North Carolina. The company grew on the philosophy of servicing everyone from small garages to the biggest localities in Virginia with the same reliable, personal service. A few years later in 1995, Griffin Oil Company entered into the propane business and became Griffin Oil & Propane. The propane business quickly found a niche by being able to provide another energy product to its existing loyal customer base.     Into the 2000s, Griffin Oil & Propane became 2nd generation when Christiaan Pond joined the    company. Having grown up in the business, Christiaans interest had always been in the growth of Griffin Oil & Propane.  Over the next few years, the company was able to increase its footprint through acquisitions that included Tidewater Propane in 2005, Reginald E. Brothers Oil Co. in 2007, and Parker Fuels in 2008.     Today, Griffin Oil & Propane is a leading family-owned fuel and propane distributor serving Western Hampton Roads. Our company delivers heating oils, diesel fuels, gasoline, propane, and lubricants through our fleet of modern service and tank trucks. Griffin Oil & Propane serves its core residential, commercial, and agricultural customers from our offices in Suffolk and Wakefield and bulk plants in Suffolk, Franklin, Wakefield and Surry.     Our goal of providing the most RELIABLE and FAIR service is accomplished through great employees and loyal customers!

Propane / Residential

Propane is a proven energy source every homeowner can count on, even when the power is out. Propane is used in over 8 million households as a clean and efficient energy source. It is the most common liquefied petroleum gas whose versatility enables it use as about 4% our total energy needs. The most common residential uses can include heat, hot water, cooking, grilling, fireplaces, clothes drying and outdoor living spaces. Propane is a nontoxic fuel that does not contaminate the soil or groundwater, thus allowing for it to be stored underground or above ground.     Griffin Oil & Propane has developed a sales and service department to handle all of your propane needs. Our experienced staff can develop a system to safely accommodate your specific application. We sell, service and install a wide range of propane appliances ranging from gas logs to stoves to lamps; many of which can be seen in our live-burn showrooms.     We also offer a Contractor Program that allows for cost savings and guidance on new construction from the ground up. With the most competitive program in the area, we can handle all of your new home desires.  Contact one of our offices to see how we can specifically help you make the building process easier.

Heating Oils

Todays oilheat is one of the safest, most efficient ways to heat a home or business. Fuel Oil is a very stable, combustible, non-explosive product, which addresses some of the safety concerns that surround other fuels. New heating oil systems and technology make it one of the best ways to ensure warmth, reliability, and comfort.

• Efficiency: Modern Oilheat systems now boast efficiency ratings of 95 percent, providing more warmth with less fuel than ever before. Another component of its efficiency is the high BTU content found in a gallon of oil, versus an equal measure of natural gas, propane, or electricity.

• Clean and Safe: Todays Oilheat is 95% cleaner than it was in 1970. Modern Oilheat systems create absolutely no soot, dirt, or odors in the home. Oilheat is as environmentally friendly as gas and non-explosive. In fact, unlike other heating sources which can burst into flames, Oilheat cannot burn in a liquid state.

• Abundant: Theres an abundant - and safe - supply of Oilheat to keep all of America warm and comfortable for many years to come. In the United States today, 6.4 million households use Oilheat.

Motor Fuels / Gasoline, Diesel, & Propane

One of Griffin Oil & Propanes strengths lies in our distribution of motor fuels. Our experience, flexibility, and infrastructure enables us to provide reliable, on demand fuel supply for any situation.

• Gasoline: We offer all grades of Gasoline from Regular to Premium in both Reformulated to Conventional blends.

• Diesel Fuel: Premium 15 ppm Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels for On-Road and Off-Road applications.

• Propane AutoGas: Power your fleet with Clean, Affordable and Convenient AutoGas. This alternative motor fuel is perfect way to Buy American, Save Money, and Drive Green!

• Lubricants: Griffin Oil & Propane markets a full range of BP and Castrol motor oils, industrial fluids, greases, transmission fluids, and hydraulic fluids.