Downstream Retail Fuel Transformation & Organizational Advisory
Specialized consultancy for fuel retail operators and downstream oil marketing companies, focused on sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence
Expansion of over 300+ retail outlets
Over 50 acquired retail sites under a unified SOP
Design and launch of a branded C-store franchise
Achieved over 250 million liters in annual fuel sales
Empowering OMCs at the Core of Your Growth Strategy
Our specialized downstream solutions help Oil Marketing Companies unlock their full potential by transforming leadership, retail, and operational frameworks.
We reimagine organizational design, enable effective talent acquisition, and deploy data-driven approaches to pricing, SOPs, and retail network expansion — all to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Every step is designed to strengthen your core capabilities and elevate performance across your entire retail value chain.
Our Services
We specialize in retail business incubation, network expansion, and the structuring or restructuring of retail organizations.
Our expertise spans fuel and lubricant sales optimization, non-fuel retail development, SOP implementation, and operational excellence.
We also provide capability building and financial performance optimization to help retail businesses reach their full potential.

Downstream Structuring & Leadership Advisory
We guide the top leadership of Oil Marketing Companies in designing performance-focused organizational structures aligned with strategic goals.
From CEO role mapping to functional redesign, we enable sharper accountability and improved operational synergy.

Talent Acquisition Support Advisory
We independently manage the recruitment and hiring process for Oil Marketing Companies, fully aligned with approved organizational structures. Our support spans Retail, Lubricants, Marketing, Terminal Operations,
Transport, Supply Chain, Engineering, Aviation, Sourcing, HR, and Finance enabling the formation of high-performing teams that drive growth, ensure compliance, and deliver operational excellence.

Retail Business Incubation & Transformation
We help build retail businesses from the ground up — from market entry strategy and site identification to governance models, SOPs, and team capability. Ideal for new OMCs or international JVs entering new markets.

Retail Network Expansion & Retail Engineering Advisory
We drive retail footprint growth through trade area analysis, site feasibility studies, dealer onboarding frameworks, and rollout planning ensuring profitable expansion in competitive geographies.
We also provide remote Retail Engineering advisory, assisting clients in site layout planning based on topographic survey data. Through coordination with experienced design professionals, we deliver optimized forecourt layouts and blueprint drawings to support efficient site development and regulatory alignment.

Retail Fuels & Lubricants Sales Optimization
We design strategies to increase fuel throughput and improve lubricant penetration. Services include pricing optimization, visual merchandising, forecourt execution, and staff sales enablement.

Non-Fuel Retail (NFR) Development
We develop high-impact C-store, QSR, tyre shop, and lube bay formats tailored to customer needs and geography — creating new revenue streams and enhancing the overall retail experience.

SOPs & Operational Excellence
We institutionalize standard operating procedures (SOPs), HSSE protocols, wet stock controls, and audit systems to ensure consistent, compliant, and safe operations across all retail locations.

Capability Building
We assess frontline and mid-tier readiness, and advise on capability gap closure, role clarity, and learning roadmaps enabling your teams to deliver strategy with confidence.

Performance & Financial Optimization
We deploy KPI dashboards, margin analysis, and profitability diagnostics to improve operational decisions and strengthen financial performance across your retail network.
Retail Business Incubation & JV Market Entry
Incubated and transformed a startup OMC into a structured retail player. Built a 350+ site network from ground up, developed organizational hierarchy, SOPs, and retail models, and launched a branded C-store concept deployed across key locations.
Talent Structuring & Organizational Redesign
Designed and implemented a new four-region organizational structure, approved at the executive level. Led role definition, staff transfers, and direct recruitment across retail operations, NFR, and development teams to support strategic goals.
SOPs & Compliance Standardization
We institutionalized standardized operating procedures (SOPs), HSSE protocols, and wet stock control measures across a nationwide network of over 200 retail fuel stations. This involved a thorough review of existing practices, development of clear compliance checklists, and structured rollout across all operational zones.
In parallel, inventory management systems were reinforced with regular audits and digital tracking tools. As a result, compliance gaps were reduced by 40%, operational execution became more uniform, and safety standards significantly improved—creating a culture of discipline, accountability, and performance across the network.
Retail Expansion & Acquisition Integration
Led the revival of dormant retail assets and executed new site launches, resulting in more than a 50% footprint expansion over a five-year period. This included activating underutilized locations and implementing market-based rollout strategies in key metropolitan and highway zones.
Post-acquisition, we facilitated the seamless integration of over 50 acquired retail sites by applying standardized SOPs, training modules, and operational frameworks. This enabled consistency across both legacy and newly integrated networks while driving immediate commercial performance.
Retail Format & NFR Development
Created and launched a branded C-store model deployed across retail forecourts. Developed concept, SOPs & franchise guidelines. Enabled retail partners to enhance customer experience and generate incremental non-fuel revenue.
Retail Fuels & Lubricants Sales Optimization
Oversaw nationwide fuel pricing strategy in both regulated and deregulated markets, aligning into-tank costs, dealer margins, and distribution variables. Enabled competitive pricing while protecting profitability across over 150 retail outlets, contributing to a network-wide sales volume exceeding 250 million liters.
Additionally, developed and implemented strategic plans leveraging customer value propositions to drive premium lubricants growth. This led to a 163% increase in premium lube sales against the annual territory target, showcasing strong product positioning and retail channel activation
Site Performance Turnaround & Demand Forecasting
Designed and executed a site classification framework and implemented Demand Forecast Accuracy (DFA) tools. Improved product availability, reduced stockouts, and enabled data-driven site-level interventions that increased profitability and planning accuracy.
Capability Building & Leadership Empowerment
Introduced internship and mentorship programs, upskilled zonal, regional, and territory managers, and cascaded training to 2,000+ forecourt staff. HSSE and operational excellence trainings were delivered via structured modules, supporting cultural transformation.
Strategic Sales & Commercial Excellence
Led cluster-level sales operations across 140+ sites, managing multimillion-liter throughput. Designed trade-area-specific promotions, sales forecasting models, and regional marketing campaigns to support territory-specific uplift and customer engagement
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About us
We specialize in downstream structuring, talent acquisition, retail incubation, and network expansion for Oil Marketing Companies.
Our services include SOP implementation, NFR development, pricing strategy, and performance optimization.
Founded in the United Kingdom, we deliver end-to-end support designed to elevate capability and achieve operational excellence.
We are committed to driving sustainable growth by tailoring solutions that align with your strategic goals.
Our experienced team partners with clients to transform retail operations and maximize market potential.
Leveraging industry insights and best practices, we ensure your retail network stays competitive and compliant.
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Contact Details
Company Name: PetroRetail Strategy Partners Ltd
Company Registration No: 16425760
Registered in: England and Wales
- +44 (0) 740 360 7396
- info@petroretailstrategy.com
- Unit A42, 4–6 Greatorex Street, London, E1 5NF, United Kingdom
- Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (GMT+1)
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