Krist Oil Company

Krist Oil Company was born in 1917 when Krist Atanasoff purchased a candy store in Caspian, Michigan. It has since grown to independently own and operate 80 convenience stores in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, offering fuel, snacks, beverages, and more. The company also provides LP gas delivery services.

Krist Oil Company was born during the early years of World War I in 1917, when Krist Atanasoff decided to purchase a candy store in the small town of Caspian, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He came to the United States in 1909 from southeastern Europe. The candy store marked the beginning of Krist’s passion for serving his community. One day, Henry Ford stopped at the candy store for lunch and suggested he install gasoline pumps. As automobiles became more common, Krist expanded his services by installing gasoline pumps and offering full-service fill-ups. In 1927, he established the Stambaugh Oil Company. In 1933, when Prohibition ended, Krist purchased a tavern across the street from his candy store, and fuel pumps were added in front of the Tavern. In 1950, Krist continued to operate his bus...

• Convenience stores

  Krist Oil independently owns & operates 80 convenience stores.

• LP Gas delivery

  Krist LP Gas provides residential and commercial delivery services.

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