Sunoco

1. Commodity Price Risk: Sunoco LP’s business is dependent on the prices of oil, gasoline, and other refined fuels. The company’s operating results may be negatively impacted if the commodity prices move significantly lower.

2. Weather Risk: Weather conditions play a major role in energy sales as consumers purchase more energy during cold winter months. Any abnormal weather patterns may cause Sunoco LP’s sales to be lower than expected.

3. Regulatory Risk: Sunoco LP operates under numerous government regulations which can change significantly over time. Any changes in regulations may significantly increase administrative and operational costs or cause the company to incur fines and other penalties.

4. Competition Risk: Sunoco LP faces competition from both traditional and non-traditional competitors. New competitors or changes in market conditions may cause the company’s sales and profits to be lower than expected.

5. Credit Risk: Sunoco LP sells a variety of services and products on credit. There is a risk that customers may not pay their bills on time and the company may incur losses due to bad debts.