If you are going to invest in oil, it helps to understand its history. In 1890, Standard Oil was producing 88 percent of the refined oil in the United States. It controlled 91 percent of the market in 1904 after turning from a trust into a holding company that held stock in 41 other companies. The Standard Oil Trust was formed in 1863 by John D. Rockefeller. He built up the company through 1868 to become the largest oil refinery firm in the world. In 1870, the company was renamed Standard Oil Company, after which Rockefeller decided to buy up all the other competition and form them into one large company. As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, Standard Oil has become the largest family-owned heating oil company in Connecticut. In recent years Standard has been the recipient of numerous awards from the Better Business Bureau, named a Top Workplace in Connecticut, and voted the Best Oil Company in Connecticut by a residents' poll. With a focus on continually providing outstanding service 24 hours