TAYLOR, Mich. – December 21, 2007 – Atlas Oil Company, a premier national distributor of petroleum products and related services, today announced a new long-term strategic alliance with the largest oil and gas producer and one of the largest retailers in the United States, BP America. Through this arrangement, Atlas Oil Company will begin branding BP convenience gas centers throughout Michigan and Indiana.

“Atlas Oil Company’s commitment to excellence, strong infrastructure and highly professional management team has provided a new opportunity to partner with a distinctive brand in the oil industry,” said Sam Simon, president and CEO, Atlas Oil Company. “We are confident that our team will help facilitate growth of the BP brand while adding to our existing brand deck that includes Clark, CITGO, Marathon, Phillips, Fast Track and WOW.”

The first two convenience gas centers branded under this agreement are located in Dexter and Chelsea, just west of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

BP is one of the world’s largest energy companies, with interests in more than 100 countries and over 100,000 employees across six continents. BP provides its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items.

Atlas Oil Company and its affiliates is a national provider of quality fuels and services, including commercial fueling, home heating, retail branding, terminal and supply operations, emergency response programs, environmental safety and compliance resources, and truck and trailer maintenance. Thousands of customers rely on Atlas Oil Company, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to maneuver through today’s complex fuel market.

Headquartered in Taylor, Mich., Atlas Oil Company is a premier distributor of petroleum products and related services in the Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Florida and Minnesota markets.