Vitol is a multinational energy and commodities trading company that trades, distributes, and manages energy products including crude oil, refined products, power, biogas, and metals. It operates over 40 offices worldwide with major hubs in Geneva, Houston, London, and Singapore, and controls significant logistics assets like supertankers. Recognized as the world's largest independent commodity trader, it reported $13 billion in net profit in 2023.[2][3][6]