CITGO Opens New Luling Terminal to Expand Fuels Distribution

HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- CITGO Petroleum Corporation has unveiled a significant expansion of its fuels distribution network in Texas with the opening of its new Luling Terminal. This strategic move positions the company to better serve the growing transportation needs of the region, particularly along Interstate 10 between Houston and San Antonio.

The Luling Terminal is the only refined products terminal on Interstate 10 between Houston and San Antonio, making it a crucial link in the supply chain. According to Chris Kiesling, Assistant Vice President of Light Oils Operations and Marketing at CITGO, the terminal's location along Interstate 10 near the I-35 corridor will enable the company to bring its products closer to customers and efficiently serve the increasing fuel demand in one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.

The terminal is supplied by the CITGO CASA pipeline, which receives product directly from the company's 167,000-barrels-per-day Corpus Christi Refinery. This integration ensures a steady supply of gasoline and diesel to the Luling Terminal, complementing CITGO's existing distribution points in Victoria and San Antonio. The new terminal will also serve as an additional outlet for refinery production, expanding the company's ability to supply fuels to the growing New Braunfels and Austin markets.

CITGO Petroleum Corporation, a recognized leader in the refining industry, operates under the well-known CITGO brand. The company owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, La.; Lemont, Ill.; and Corpus Christi, Texas. Additionally, CITGO wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, eight pipelines, and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO ranks as the fifth-largest and one of the most complex independent refiners in the United States.

The Luling Terminal will also be the preferred source for much of the I-10 corridor between Houston and Luling, further solidifying CITGO's position in the region. The investment is part of the company's broader effort to use its integrated refining and logistics network to support reliable fuel supply in a dynamic market environment.