Research and Markets: In These Times of Great Uncertainty How Are the Key Players Performing in the Fuel Retailing Global Industry?

DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 5, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Fuel Retailing: Global Industry Guide to their offering

The Fuel Retailing Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the fuel retailing industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis.

Scope of the Report

-- Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation

-- Provides textual analysis of the industry's prospects, competitive landscape and leading companies

-- Covers Global, European, Asia-Pacific & 5 individual country markets

-- Includes a five-year forecast of the industry

Highlights

Detailed information is included on market size, measured by both value and volume.

Market shares are covered by manufacturer and by brand, including private label.

Distribution channels are also analysed.

Why you should buy this report:

-- Spot future trends and developments

-- Inform your business decisions

-- Add weight to presentations and marketing materials

-- Save time carrying out entry-level research

Region: Global

Executive Summary 3

Chapter 1 Introduction 17

1.1 What is this report about? 17

1.2 Who is the target reader? 17

1.3 How to use this report 17

1.4 Definitions 17

Chapter 2 Global Fuel Retailing 18

2.1 Market Overview 18

Research Highlights 18

Market Analysis 18

2.2 Market Value 20

2.3 Market Volume 21

2.4 Market Segmentation I 22

2.5 Market Segmentation II 23

2.6 Competitive Landscape 24

2.7 Market Forecasts 25

Market Value Forecast 25

Market Volume Forecast 26

Chapter 3 Asia-Pacific Fuel Retailing 28

Chapter 4 European Fuel Retailing 38

Chapter 5 Fuel Retailing in France 48

Chapter 6 Fuel Retailing in Germany 61

Chapter 7 Fuel Retailing in Japan 74

Chapter 8 Fuel Retailing in the United Kingdom 84

Chapter 9 Fuel Retailing in the United States 97

Chapter 10 Company Profiles 107

10.1 ExxonMobil Corporation 107

10.2 ChevronTexaco Corp 116

10.3 China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) 120

10.4 Royal Dutch/Shell Group 122

10.5 BP Plc 126

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