Oil Company Expands Services through Outlets

Apr 29 , 2023


Drivers waiting in line to fill up their fuel tanks around the Bole area get to treat their sweet tooth as a gas retail outlet and ice cream shop partner to provide service. Sosida Gelateria & Bakery opened its sixth branch at one of the retail outlets of OLA Energy last week. According to the executives of OLA, the partnership is part of the company's mission to provide an all-in-one service place while customers make their way to one of its service outlets. The company plans to expand to non-fuel services partnering with car washes and repair services, financial technologies and fast food services. Formerly OiLibya Ethiopia Ltd, OLA Energy Ethiopia Ltd. rebranded last year and is on its way to integrating with retail outlets and channels that have been providing fuel, oil and lubricants through its 181 outlets.


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