Third quarter dividend declaration

Calgary, AB, July 30, 2009

Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company, payable on October 1, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 4, 2009.

This third quarter dividend compares with the second quarter dividend of 10 cents per share.

Imperial has a long and successful history of growth and financial stability in Canada as a leading member of the petroleum industry.  The company has paid dividends every year for over a century and has increased its annual dividend payment for fourteen consecutive years.