Who We Are

About Us

A leading local company with over 100 years of experience, Crokers Fuel & Oils has established a strong reputation for the distribution of a range of quality products and services.

We are a trusted supplier of bulk fuels, lubricants and vehicle cleaning solutions servicing a wide range of industries including farming, retail, transport, civil construction, and manufacturing in Mackay, Clermont, Proserpine and surrounding areas.

Established by James Croker in 1889, the business has continued to evolve with our growth and success being attributed to the combined efforts and dedication of every employee. One of our six basic goals are to provide our employees with employment security, job satisfaction and most importantly a safe working environment.

We have built close relationships with the local communities we live in and consider our strong community connection a vital element of our business mission and operations. We are committed to giving back to the people and the place that supported us in becoming who we are.

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