DAYS after the last petrol depot on the Southern Downs closed its doors, another bulk fuel company is preparing to plant its roots in Warwick's industrial hub.

Regional fuel company IOR Petroleum has announced it will be opening a fuel depot in Activity St in the coming months to service its Southern Downs customers.

With the nearest IOR depot currently located at Pittsworth, farmers around the Downs will soon be able to get their fuel from closer to home.

Strategically located near the town's largest industries and saleyards, the new depot promises 24-hour access to fuel in a facility that will be accessible to trucks and road trains.

Cars and other vehicles will also be able to use the facility.

IOR salesman and former Glenmar Fuels employee Brad Eyre said the depot was set to open in coming months.

"It's a big transport hub out there so this is quite a big thing, it's exciting," MrEyre said.

Southern Downs mayor Tracy Dobie said the facility would help attract more businesses to Warwick's industrial estate.

"That's exactly what we want to see. When businesses invest in an area, other businesses are drawn to that place as well," Cr Dobie said.

The Southern Downs Regional Council recently launched the Invest Southern Downs campaign, which aims to draw businesses and industries to the region.

Mr Eyre said it was great to see a fuel depot back on the Southern Downs after the recent closure of the Glenmar Fuels depot in Allora.

Mr Eyre drove trucks and did deliveries for Glenmar Fuels for several years before it was bought by United Petroleum in 2016.

Reports of declining business for the petrol giant culminated in the Allora-based depot closing its doors once and for all on Friday.

"When I first came to Warwick there was about six or seven depots in the town, now there's none," MrEyre said.

Depot owner and former Glenmar Fuels operator Glenn Hentschel said the changing nature of the industry meant it was often more efficient for companies to deliver fuel directly from the Brisbane terminal to the rural properties.

Mr Hentschell said loyal relationships with customers was one of the most important components of the industry.

Editor's note: after publication, United contacted the Daily News and advised the depot remains open and continues to service the region. The closure is of United's administration office only.