UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 1996 TESORO PETROLEUM CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 1-3473 95-0862768 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) File Number) Identification No.) 8700 Tesoro Drive San Antonio, Texas 78217 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) 210-828-8484 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) TESORO PETROLEUM CORPORATION FORM 8-K Item 5. Other Events On January 30, 1996, Tesoro Petroleum Corporation (the "Company") announced earnings for the year ended December 31, 1995. In addition, the Company announced information regarding its natural gas reserves and 1996 capital budget. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 20.1 Press Release of the Company dated January 30, 1996 announcing earnings for the year ended December 31, 1995. 20.2 Press Release of the Company dated January 30, 1996 announcing information regarding its natural gas reserves and 1996 capital budget. 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. TESORO PETROLEUM CORPORATION Registrant Date: January 31, 1996 By: /s/ William T. Van Kleef William T. Van Kleef Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description Page 20.1 Press Release of the Company dated January 30, 1996 5 announcing earnings for the year ending December 31, 1995. 20.2 Press Release of the Company dated January 30, 1996 9 announcing information regarding its natural gas reserves and 1996 capital budget. 4