Citgo.
oil company and gasoline retailer
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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James Glasgow founded a Children's Advocacy Center in Will County, Illinois, with Citgo serving as the presenting sponsor.Some support1 report
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Regulators are reviewing permits for Citgo, Formosa, and SpaceX, and holding hearings across the state of Texas.Some support2 reports
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Citgo is defending against claims in the District of Delaware while operating refineries in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Lemont, Illinois.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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A Delaware judge ordered the forced sale of Citgo, a Venezuelan subsidiary, which Chris Wright applauded.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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ConocoPhillips faced debt via Citgo auction, while Continental Resources signed an MoU with PDVSA.Some support1 report
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Venezuela has taken control of the U.S. refining giant Citgo, while 31 tons of gold bars are held for talks amidst political opposition.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Elliott Investment Management made a $5.9 billion bid for Citgo, while Maduro's regime seeks to reclaim the asset amid political opposition.Some support1 report
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Walmart expands Gas Savings benefit with Citgo. Both companies are reporting on the pressures caused by rising gasoline costs.Some support2 reports
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Citgo is confirmed to be a subsidiary of Venezuela's national oil company.Some support1 report
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Citgo's petroleum tanks released small amounts of fuel vapors in South Portland on September 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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Gold Reserve appeals the sale of Citgo's parent company while seeking to resume mining activities in Venezuela.Some support1 report
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CITGO operates in Southwest Louisiana, supplying fuels to the broader U.S. market.Some support1 report
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Citgo, which has operated in Southwest Louisiana for 80 years, is considering expansion that could create new jobs.Some support1 report
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City council in La Crosse revoked Citgo licenses while the Trump administration launched a voter fraud investigation.Some support1 report
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Citgo and PBF are delaying refinery operations while tightening transit restrictions affect European trade amid climate conditions.Some support1 report
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Citgo is funding environmental projects in the region near Buffalo Bayou.Some support1 report
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Citgo auction involved Venezuelan sovereign assets, and Israel provided aid following a major earthquake.Some support1 report
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Citgo commissioned the relocation of its iconic sign and hired a company to manage the repositioning.Some support3 reports
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Local facts detail Hopkinton, including Morrissey's representation, Subway and Citgo's adjacent land, and Warner's housing project.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Citgo shares are affected by the ongoing refinement of US sanctions programs targeting Venezuelan entities.Some support3 reports
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A former gas station leak caused a fuel spill in Mokena, leading to long-term environmental remediation efforts.Some support1 report
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Blue Water Acquisition Corp. III seeks to acquire PDV Holding Inc., which relates to Citgo assets in Corpus Christi and Lemont.Some support1 report
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Citgo operates and is based in the city of Boston.Some support1 report
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Explainers that pass through Citgo
Citgo is a step on the way to someone elseAround Citgo this week
News at the entities that move Citgo most-
Corpus Christi StructuralGeorge Holland retired as city auditor, and Corpus Christi appointed Joseph Lopez as interim city auditor.Moves Citgo
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Delaware StructuralThe Delaware Department of Agriculture is exploring ways to provide additional assistance to farmers in the state.Moves Citgo
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Venezuela StructuralGeorge W. Bush expressed concern about the erosion of democracy in Bolivia and Venezuela in 2006.Moves Citgo
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Caracas StructuralA fundraiser for Venezuela's earthquake victims uses Mexico City as a production hub and involves participants from Caracas.Moves Citgo
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Nicolás Maduro StructuralMaduro expelled US diplomats and revoked CNN's press credentials while founding a new political party in Venezuela.Moves Citgo
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María Corina Machado TransactionalOpposition and government leaders contest the election timeline in Venezuela.Moves Citgo
Connections
The 34 strongest of 45, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Corpus Christi Structural
Citgo owns and operates refineries and maintains a significant physical presence within Corpus Christi.
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Lake Charles Structural
Citgo operates refineries and holds assets within the Lake Charles location.
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Karl Schmidt Structural
Karl Schmidt serves as a Vice President for Citgo.
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PDVSA Structural
Citgo is owned through the Venezuelan state oil company, PDVSA.
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Venezuela Structural
Citgo operates as a subsidiary of Venezuela's state oil company, making its operations subject to state policies and sanctions.
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Caracas Structural
Citgo operates as a subsidiary of the Venezuelan state, which is functionally linked to the context of Caracas.
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Delaware Structural
Delaware's judicial authority dictates major operational and legal actions concerning Citgo.
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Florida International University Mentioned together
FIU experts are currently engaged in detailed analysis regarding Citgo's corporate ownership status.
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Romeoville Structural
Citgo's refinery operations provide economic support and functional reliance for the local community of Romeoville.
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Government of Venezuela Structural
Citgo's collateral is formally tied to a bond issued by PdVSA, a state-owned entity of the Government of Venezuela.
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Lockport Operational
Citgo's refinery operations provide economic support to the local economy of Lockport.
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Nicolás Maduro Structural
Maduro's regime exerts control and influence over the Citgo subsidiary, actively seeking to reclaim the asset.
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Elliott Investment Management Transactional
Elliott Investment Management made a $5.9 billion bid for Citgo.
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María Corina Machado Transactional
Machado attempted to take over Citgo, but the bid was outright rejected by her.
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Gold Reserve Transactional
Gold Reserve is actively appealing the sale of Citgo's parent company, creating a high-stakes corporate governance issue.
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Walmart Operational
Citgo provides fuel discount services integrated into the Walmart+ loyalty program.
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Structural
The TCEQ regulates Citgo by reviewing its operational permits.
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Texas Transactional
Citgo entered into a contract with a company located in Texas.
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La Crosse Structural
La Crosse's city council exercised regulatory power by revoking licenses at a Citgo station.
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Mokena Operational
Citgo's former gas station leak caused a fuel spill, leading to environmental remediation managed by Mokena.
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South Portland Operational
Citgo's petroleum tanks are located in or impacting South Portland, leading to the release of small amounts of fuel vapors.
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Tomeu Vadell Structural
Tomeu Vadell is structurally linked to Citgo as an employee, evidenced by a lawsuit filed against his employer.
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Lemont Shared context
Citgo operates refineries within the geographical area of Lemont, Illinois.
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Philadelphia Operational
Citgo's pricing is challenged by new market entrants, indicating active market competition.
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Rubio Operational
Rubio sought to end opposition oversight of Citgo.
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Hopkinton Shared context
Citgo operates physically on land that is located within the boundaries of Hopkinton.
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Boston Shared context
Citgo is located and operates within the city of Boston.
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North America Shared context
Citgo operates within the North American market context, specifically utilizing facilities in the Lake Charles area.
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New Bedford Transactional
Citgo utilizes New Bedford as a base for sign fabrication services.
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ConocoPhillips Transactional
ConocoPhillips was involved in a financial obligation related to a Citgo auction.
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Southwest Louisiana Shared context
Citgo maintains an operational presence within the region of Southwest Louisiana.
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Buffalo Bayou Shared context
Citgo operates and funds environmental projects within the region containing Buffalo Bayou.
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Calcasieu Parish Shared context
Citgo's expansion is noted to potentially create new job opportunities within Calcasieu Parish.
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Chris Wright Mentioned together
Chris Wright commented on the forced sale of Citgo.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
11 events- Regulators are reviewing permits for Citgo, Formosa, and SpaceX, and holding hearings across the state of Texas.
- A Delaware judge ordered the forced sale of Citgo, a Venezuelan subsidiary, which Chris Wright applauded.
- ConocoPhillips faced debt via Citgo auction, while Continental Resources signed an MoU with PDVSA.
- Elliott Investment Management made a $5.9 billion bid for Citgo, while Maduro's regime seeks to reclaim the asset amid political opposition.
- Walmart expands Gas Savings benefit with Citgo. Both companies are reporting on the pressures caused by rising gasoline costs.
- Citgo is confirmed to be a subsidiary of Venezuela's national oil company.
- Citgo's petroleum tanks released small amounts of fuel vapors in South Portland on September 9, 2026.
- Gold Reserve appeals the sale of Citgo's parent company while seeking to resume mining activities in Venezuela.
- CITGO operates in Southwest Louisiana, supplying fuels to the broader U.S. market.
- Citgo, which has operated in Southwest Louisiana for 80 years, is considering expansion that could create new jobs.
- City council in La Crosse revoked Citgo licenses while the Trump administration launched a voter fraud investigation.
August 2026
4 events- Venezuela has taken control of the U.S. refining giant Citgo, while 31 tons of gold bars are held for talks amidst political opposition.
- Citgo and PBF are delaying refinery operations while tightening transit restrictions affect European trade amid climate conditions.
- Citgo is funding environmental projects in the region near Buffalo Bayou.
- Citgo auction involved Venezuelan sovereign assets, and Israel provided aid following a major earthquake.
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July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
5 events- Citgo is defending against claims in the District of Delaware while operating refineries in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Lemont, Illinois.
- Citgo commissioned the relocation of its iconic sign and hired a company to manage the repositioning.
- A former gas station leak caused a fuel spill in Mokena, leading to long-term environmental remediation efforts.
- Blue Water Acquisition Corp. III seeks to acquire PDV Holding Inc., which relates to Citgo assets in Corpus Christi and Lemont.
- Citgo operates and is based in the city of Boston.