Englefield Oil Company started in 1961 by FW Englefield III with three service stations and an office operating out of his ba ... sement. A concept of a full line convenience store to better serve customers began to form over the years. In 1975, Englefield Oil Co took a leap of faith and opened the first Duchess Shoppe in Lancaster, Ohio. Duchess has grown from its very first location to its present-day position as a leading convenience store chain. Today, Englefield Oil Company owns and operates 123 Duchess locations throughout Ohio and West Virginia with annual sales of more than $1 billion. Duchess is proud to distribute high performance BP Fuels at the majority of their locations and provide fuel to businesses in transport quantities and on site fleet fueling. Duchess is a full service convenience store chain with a vision of total dedication to customers, employees, family and community. We are recognized in the market place for our outstanding, fast and friendly service, along with our Duchess Deli, fresh coffee and our Crown Card Rewards program. We are conveniently located and are there to serve you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Offering quality products at a competitive price combined with bright, clean facilities with the FINEST employees providing the BEST service make Duchess your one stop shop! read more