South Improvement Company
A controversial 19th-century American oil company associated with Standard Oil's monopoly.
Last updated August 26, 2026
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Overview
The South Improvement Company was a short-lived American oil company in the 19th century, notorious for its association with Standard Oil's monopolistic practices. It attempted to control oil transportation and prices through secret rebates and preferential freight agreements, sparking widespread controversy and public protest.
Controversies
1872
South Improvement Company scandal
该公司与标准石油的秘密回扣协议被曝光，引发石油生产商和公众的强烈抗议，最终导致公司解散。
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