MFA Oil buys Missouri company

Columbia-based MFA Oil Co. acquired Ford Oil Co.

The latter provides propane and refined fuels at offices in Hornersville and Kennett.

"Acquiring Ford Oil Co. and its resources expands our footprint in the Missouri Bootheel, an important agricultural market," said Jon Ihler, MFA Oil vice president of sales and marketing, in a news release. "This deal builds on our growing presence in southeast Missouri and provides us with opportunities to better serve customers in the region."

The deal marks MFA Oil's third acquisition in fiscal 2017.

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