The historical data and Price History for Standard Oil Co USA (GMUI) with Intraday, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly data available for download. STANDARD OIL of INDIANA - History in short. Standard Oil of Indiana. Standard Oil of Indiana, as the company was officially known for many years, took shape in 1899. The process became standard . practice in the refining industry, and it was credited with averting a gasoline shortage during the First World War. Step 1. Research the name of the oil company listed on the stock certificate. In the 1950s, seven major oil companies -- Anglo-Persian Oil Company, Gulf Oil, Standard Oil of California, Texaco