Who We Are

About Us

A leading local company with over 100 years of experience, Crokers Fuel & Oils has established a solid reputation for distribution of an excellent range of products and services. We also offer 24 hour Ezy Serve Facilities which can be used with any credit/debit card, AmpolCard and AmpolCash cards which have a pin.

We are a reliable source of quality bulk and retail fuel, lubricants, equipment and accessories as well as cleaning solutions. We service a wide range of industries including farming, retail, trucking, transport, civil construction, mining and manufacturing in Mackay, Clermont, Proserpine and surrounding areas.

Established by James Croker, the company first commenced trading in 1889. The business continued to evolve over the years, expanding its service areas across the region. The company has since grown to include a fleet of tankers and expert members of the team working out of Mackay, Clermont and Proserpine.

The keys to sustaining our business success and our continued growth lie in providing exceptional products and services and the combined efforts and dedication of every employee.

A 100% local company, we are driven by our
6 basic goals

To provide a high level of service to all our customers.
To supply quality products to our customers.
To make a positive contribution to the community.
To provide employees job security and satisfaction.
To ensure safe systems of work.
To have continued growth in business and the community.

As an authorised Ampol and Mobil distributor and supplier of other reputable brands, we guarantee to deliver premium products and a level of service that exceeds customer expectations. Together with our reliable partners, we can help you drive your business forward.

Our History

1889

James Croker commenced
business as sugar broker, auctioneer,
trader & agent

APPOINTED AS AGENT FOR ADELAIDE
STEAMSHIP COMPANY RESPONSIBLE
FOR SHIPMENT OF DISTRICTS SUGAR

1891

AGENTS FOR CO-OPERATIVE
FERTILISERS (LATER ACF & SHIRLEYS)

1923

DISTRIBUTOR FOR TEXAS CO
AUSTRALIA LTD (NOW Ampol)

ENTERED MOTOR BUSINESS AS DODGE,
LATER FORD DISTRIBUTORS

1924

1961

ELECTRICAL & HARDWARE
DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED

NEW STEEL SHED BUILD
(WELLINGTON ST)

1972

1976

APPOINTED BHP DISTRIBUTORS

BOUGHT OUT GOLDEN FLEECE
DISTRIBUTOR AND MOVED FUEL DIVISION
TO McLENNAN ST

1982

1987

ACQUIRED QUINTREX

ACQUIRED AGTEC FUEL IN
BUNDABERG

1992

SOLD AGTEC FUEL TO AUER PETROLEUM

CARS, TRUCKS, FUEL & QUINTREX DIVISIONS WERE

PURCHASED BY DIFFERENT COMPANIES WITH SHARE HOLDINGS REMAINING WITHIN THE SAME FAMILIES

1995

SOLD STEEL DIVISION TO STEELMARK

SOLD RURAL DIVISION TO IAMR

MACKAY SUGAR RELINQUISHED
INTEREST IN JAMES CROKER & SONS

AMPOL & CALTEX AMALGAMATED

1996

1997

PURCHASED AMPOL DISTRIBUTORSHIP
IN PROSERPINE & MACKAY

MOVED TO NEW DEPOT/SERVICE STATION AT PAGET

1998

2001

DISTRIBUTOR FOR GULF WESTERN OIL

DISTRIBUTOR FOR CHIEFS NERTA

2017

rebranded ampol australia pty ltd

2021

ACQUIRED CHEVRON DISTRIBUTION