The board of directors of Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) has approved a new $3 billion share repurchase program that increases the company’s total authorization for share repurchases to $12 billion since the third quarter of 2012. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share on Phillips 66 common stock. The dividend is payable on Dec. 1, 2017, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 17, 2017.

“Returning capital to our shareholders, through a competitive, secure and growing dividend, reinforced with share repurchases, is a strategic priority for us,” said Greg Garland, chairman and CEO of Phillips 66. “We have demonstrated this with seven increases to our quarterly dividend rate and through our share repurchase programs. We believe our financial discipline, underpinned by prudent capital allocation, is fundamental to value creation and has enabled us to return over $15 billion to shareholders since 2012, through dividends, share repurchases and share exchanges.”

The total shares repurchased and exchanged to date represent over 20 percent of the shares outstanding at the formation of the company. Under the new share repurchase program, shares will be repurchased from time to time in the open market at the company’s discretion, subject to market conditions and other factors, and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The company may commence, suspend or discontinue purchases of common stock under this authorization at any time or periodically without prior notice. Shares of stock repurchased will be held as treasury shares.

About Phillips 66

Phillips 66 is a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company. With a portfolio of Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties businesses, the company processes, transports, stores and markets fuels and products globally. Phillips 66 Partners, the company's master limited partnership, is an integral asset in the portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, the company has 14,600 employees committed to safety and operating excellence. Phillips 66 had $52 billion of assets as of June 30, 2017. For more information, visit www.phillips66.com or follow us on Twitter @Phillips66Co.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Words and phrases such as “is anticipated,” “is estimated,” “is expected,” “is planned,” “is scheduled,” “is targeted,” “believes,” “continues,” “intends,” “will,” “would,” “objectives,” “goals,” “projects,” “efforts,” “strategies” and similar expressions are used to identify such forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements relating to Phillips 66’s operations (including joint venture operations) are based on management’s expectations, estimates and projections about the company, its interests and the energy industry in general on the date this news release was prepared. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include fluctuations in NGL, crude oil, and natural gas prices, and petrochemical and refining margins; unexpected changes in costs for constructing, modifying or operating our facilities; unexpected difficulties in manufacturing, refining or transporting our products; lack of, or disruptions in, adequate and reliable transportation for our NGL, crude oil, natural gas, and refined products; potential liability from litigation or for remedial actions, including removal and reclamation obligations under environmental regulations; limited access to capital or significantly higher cost of capital related to illiquidity or uncertainty in the domestic or international financial markets; and other economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting Phillips 66’s businesses generally as set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Phillips 66 is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Phillips 66Jeff Dietert, 832-765-2297 (investors)jeff.dietert@p66.comorRosy Zuklic, 832-765-2297 (investors)rosy.zuklic@p66.comorC.W. Mallon, 832-765-2297 (investors)c.w.mallon@p66.comorDennis Nuss, 832-765-1850 (media)dennis.h.nuss@p66.com

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