Model Service Station (pbs)

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Company Profile: Model Service Station (Pakistan)

Introduction:

"Model Service Station" in Pakistan typically refers to a retail outlet engaged in the sale of petroleum products and related automotive services. These are often operated under the umbrella of major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) present in Pakistan, such as Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Shell Pakistan Limited, Total PARCO Pakistan Ltd., or others. The term "Model" might imply a station adhering to certain standards of service, facility size, or range of offerings set by the parent OMC or as a general benchmark.

The "(PBS)" likely refers historically to Pakistan Burmah Shell. Pakistan Burmah Shell (PBS) was a prominent oil company, but its downstream assets (including retail stations) were acquired by Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) many years ago. Therefore, a station currently identified with "PBS" might be a legacy name or now operate under the Shell brand or another OMC.

Core business activities typically include:

Retail sale of fuels (Petrol, Diesel, potentially CNG/LPG).

Sale of lubricants and other automotive fluids.

Often includes associated services like car wash, tire inflation/repair, minor maintenance bays.

May feature a convenience store (shop) selling snacks, drinks, and basic necessities.

Business Type: Factory or Trader?

Model Service Stations are fundamentally retailers or traders.

They do not manufacture the fuel or lubricants they sell. These products are sourced from refineries and blending plants (which are the factories).

Their primary function is to purchase finished petroleum products from OMCs or distributors and sell them directly to end consumers (vehicle owners).

They act as the final point in the distribution chain for these goods.

Therefore, a Model Service Station operates as a trading/retail entity, not a manufacturing factory.

a list of product categories typically sold at service stations operated by major oil marketing companies in Pakistan, like Pakistan State Oil (PSO), which evolved from Pakistan Burmah Shell (PBS). A "Model Service Station" would likely refer to these retail outlets rather than a separate production company.

Products Sold at Service Stations (like those operated by PSO, formerly PBS):

1. Fuels:

Gasoline / Petrol (e.g., Standard Unleaded, Premium / High-Octane variants like Altron Premium)

Diesel (High-Speed Diesel - HSD, e.g., Altron Diesel)

2. Lubricants and Greases:

Motor Oils (for passenger cars, motorcycles)

Diesel Engine Oils (for trucks, buses, generators)

Gear Oils

Greases

Hydraulic Oils

Transmission Fluids

3. Other Automotive Products & Services:

Coolants / Antifreeze

Brake Fluids

Windshield Washer Fluids

Car Care Products (e.g., polishes, cleaners)

Tire Inflation Services

Oil Change Services

Car Wash Services

4. Convenience Retail Items (often available at attached shops):

Snacks and Beverages

Basic Groceries

Mobile Phone Top-up Cards

Newspapers and Magazines

These stations primarily act as retail points for products refined and marketed by the parent oil company (like PSO). They don't typically produce these items on-site, except for services like car washes or oil changes.