Asheboro, North Carolina-Based Distributor Receives Distinguished Status for Excellence in Best Practices HOUSTON (October XX, 2007) - ConocoPhillips Company, the fourth largest U.S. lubricants supplier, today announced that Pugh Lubricants, based in Asheboro, N.C., along with its locations in Charleston, S.C., and Suffolk Va., has achieved Top Tier Marketer status for exceeding quality, safety and environmental operations standards. The elite recognition is awarded to a select number of ConocoPhillips Lubricants distributors that have exceeded the company’s rigorous Marketer Operations Standards practices, which were created to help protect the product quality of the ConocoPhillips Lubricants brands and improve the efficiency of safety and environmental programs, according to Gary Balzhiser, manager of commercial lubricants.

“We are very proud of Pugh Lubricants and the exceptional work they have done,” said Balzhiser. “Pugh Lubricants has proven to be extremely successful in achieving the high operation and quality standards of ConocoPhillips Lubricants and will be joining an elite group of Marketers from across the country that share this distinguished recognition.”

Top Tier status was introduced to ConocoPhillips Lubricants distributors in 2005 as part of new Marketer Operations Standards guidelines set by the company. The standards are based on strict American Petroleum Institute (API) recommended practices set forth to ensure oil and lubricants distributors meet all expectations for product quality control and that all lubricants operations are conducted in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner.

“We really appreciate being recognized by our supplier for our efforts to improve safety and maintain product integrity. Product quality and safety don’t just happen. They cost money and require dedicated employees to see them through,” says Ron Pugh, Company President.

Lubricants Marketers that receive and distribute bulk oil are eligible for Top Tier status consideration. Top Tier status is also required for a Marketer to be approved for blending oils, packaging grease and railroad engine oil handling.

Pugh Lubricants is a full line petroleum distributor that began distributing ConocoPhillips Lubricants products in January 1986, and currently offers the Conoco, Phillips 66, Union 76 and Kendall brands.

About Pugh Lubricants Founded in 1947, Pugh Lubricants is one of the largest lubricants distributors in the southeast United States serving five states. The company supplies the following products to the automotive and commercial/industrial markets: automotive & commercial lubricants, industrial lubricants, absorbent materials, chemicals, antifreeze / coolants & refrigerant, filters, appearance & tunnel wash products. With a strong dedication to service Pugh Lubricants prides itself on its reputation and commitment to customers, quality products and business practices. For more information, please call 336-629-2061 or visit www.pughoil.com.

About ConocoPhillips Lubricants ConocoPhillips is an integrated petroleum company with interests around the world