About Us

Getting Our Start

After working in the fuel oil industry for several years, the late James A. Talley, Sr decided to strike out on his own by delivering kerosene.  In 1961, with one truck and little money, James started City Suburban Oil Company.  In 1977, James moved the company from Harrisburg to its present location in Grantville, PA (just north of Harrisburg along Rt. 22)
.  For the next twenty-three years of business TPE operated under the name of City Suburban Oil Company, until in 2000 the name of the company was changed to Talley Petroleum Enterprises.  Over the years many things have changed.  After James’s death in 1998, his wife and sons took over the reins and vastly increased the clientele.  In 1999, the company became certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise, and succuessfully fulfills the requirement of a minority owned business. 

The company has grown over time, purchasing Berrells Fuel Oil in 2008. Over the years Talley has also increased their prouducts, currently they offer heating oil, kerosene, B2 and B5 on-road diesel, off-road diesel, blend, gasoline, and recently they became a certified GPI Pump Dealer They also offer services such as automatic and emergency delivery, helping to supply petroleum to a wide range of customers, both commercial and residential.  Their fleet of trucks can hold from 2,800 to 6,000 gallons with multiple compartments on each truck.