Founder of UNITED Consul Joseph B. Tayeh

In 1983, Consul Joseph B. Tayeh inaugurated the company as part of the downstream petroleum sector in Lebanon.

UNITED Petroleum Company was founded by Consul Joseph B. Tayeh on the foundations of integrity and commitment to excellence. He dared to dream big and achieved bigger, and his values continue to be deeply rooted in the business he built.

Today, UNITED’s exponential growth and investment are clearly evident through an extensive list of fuel distribution networks, petroleum based sub-products, service stations, and multiple branches providing customized services that fit all types of customers.

UNITED Petroleum Company’s roots were firmly planted in 1983, when founder, Consul Joseph B. Tayeh, launched the company to be part of the downstream petroleum sector in Lebanon as an oil product supplier to deliver premium quality and service to customers. 

A distribution and retail arm, UNITED Petroleum Company serves as a wholesale distributor, retailer, and marketer of petroleum-based fuels and products.

To complete the downstream value chain within the local markets and ensure the security of supply, Universal Gas “the tank farm” was acquired in 1984.