Topics:  Chevron, Texaco

Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order concerning the merger of Chevron Corp. and Texaco, Inc. The vote to approve the final order was 4-0, with Chairman Timothy J. Muris recused and Commissioners Sheila F. Anthony and Mozelle W. Thompson issuing a joint separate statement that can be found on the FTC's Web site as a link to this press release. (FTC File No. 011-0011, Docket No C-4023; staff contact is Phillip L. Broyles, Bureau of Competition, 202-326-2805; see press release dated September 7, 2001.)

Copies of the documents mentioned in this release are available from the FTC's Web site at http://www.ftc.gov and also from the FTC's Consumer Response Center, Room 130, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. Call toll-free: 1-877-FTC-HELP.