About Our Company

In 1920, there were just 8 million cars in the whole United States. But W.W. Gresham, of Indianola, Miss., saw that their owners needed to be able to dependably fuel and service those vehicles. So he made history-- and a business-- by building the first drive-in service station in the Mississippi Delta.

By 1933, Gresham Service Stations operated three service stations, expanding from Indianola to Isola. In 1947, Gresham Distributor Business formed to supply LP gas to local farms, residences, and businesses. The business grew to include Mr. Gresham’s son Bill, who had served in WWII and the Korean War.

As the petroleum and LP gas businesses grew, the Greshams and partner John McPherson decided to incorporate into Gresham Petroleum in 1958. The businesses thrived in the post-war economy. At the same time, agriculture in the Delta was maturing into an economic force to be reckoned with. The corporation purchased or merged with other petroleum and LP gas companies in Greenwood, Louise, Inverness, and Belzoni. We built a strong network on exceptional customer service principles and high value.

W.W. Gresham passed away in 1978, but his legacy continued with Bill Gresham and John McPherson. They formed the Double Quick convenience store company in 1984, purchasing some 17 stores from a large regional grocery store chain and adding several of their own site-built units.

Today, Gresham Petroleum is a major supplier of propane, gas and diesel fuels to residential, agricultural and business customers throughout the Mississippi Delta and Southeast Arkansas. 

We are the sole supplier of the Mississippi Delta-based Double Quick convenience stores. Gresham has built a history of service and quality. Our customers are our friends and fellow citizens of the communities we proudly serve.

Our employees are loyal and well-known to our customers. The average tenure of our employees is about 16 years. They stay with us because we’re a stable company delivering a quality product at a fair price. And that makes for happy customers, which in turn makes for more satisfied employees.

The Delta farmer wants to know whom he’s dealing with. The new resident in town wants to know his supplier will be there for the long haul. The lifelong citizen feels secure dealing with the company his parents dealt with. And they all want a good product at a reasonable price. This is where Gresham Petroleum shines.