FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2004--ExxonMobil today announced that the 1,000th On the Run(R) convenience store has opened in Elmira, N.Y. The facility is operated by Petr-All Petroleum Consulting Corporation.

"This is a great milestone for the On the Run franchise," said Mark Shores, U.S. retail sales director for ExxonMobil. "The fact that we have been able to continue to grow the On the Run brand through distributor, independent dealer and company-operated stores is evidence of consumer acceptance of what we are offering. We believe that our fast, fresh and friendly stores surpass our customers' needs and expectations."

On the Run is a state-of-the-art convenience store that is available to qualified Exxon-, Mobil- and Esso-branded retail store operators around the world. On the Run is designed to meet rising consumer expectations for fast service, fresh quality products and a friendly atmosphere. ExxonMobil has franchised On the Run stores in 40 countries and territories around the world.

"The critical value of the On the Run franchise to our company is the opportunity it provides in regards to our growth strategies with ExxonMobil, while furthering our continuous relationship through the sharing of information, technology and best practices," said Petr-All President Frank Borer. "This attachment will increase our bottom line while helping to ensure and continue our superiority and longevity in retail marketing.

"The On the Run format is definitely meeting our expectations. Our new On the Run has delivered stronger inside and outside sales performance than our previous facility and will help us more effectively compete in an ever-changing marketplace. Our customers are saying things like, 'I do all my shopping here, it's just beautiful.'"

Petr-All opened three On the Runs in 2003, and plans to open at least four more this year.

"A key component to the success of On the Run is the ability to standardize and share a common concept, yet accommodate the offering to meet the needs of different cultures, markets, and consumers," says Shores. "That's what separates On the Run convenience stores from the rest. We have the ability to leverage our scale and experience from around to world, to bring a superior offering to our customers."

On the Run was named the "2003 Convenience Store Chain of the Year" by Convenience Store Decisions Magazine. The peer-based award is determined by extensive polling of retailers, suppliers and other industry observers. The recipient must show excellence across a number of criteria from product and service quality to profitability to public service and positive image.

On the Run stores are designed to offer a wide range of products, food offerings, coffee, and beverages, in addition to Exxon, Mobil or Esso (outside the U.S.) gasoline. Many have state-of-the-art carwash facilities, inside restrooms, and ample parking. Each U.S. store accepts Speedpass(TM), the unique contactless payment system that is linked to a customer's credit or check card, helping get customers in and out quickly and conveniently. The Upromise(TM) college savings service is also offered for all fuel purchases at On the Run sites in the U.S. Through this program, ExxonMobil contributes towards a fuel customer's college savings.

References to ExxonMobil include Exxon Mobil Corporation and its affiliated companies. ExxonMobil, Exxon, Mobil, On the Run, and Speedpass are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

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