Gasoline blends fall into two categories as it pertains to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards: summer-blend and winter-blend. The difference between the two, somewhat literally, boils down to differences in Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP). Reid Vapor Pressure is a measure of a fuel’s volatility, that is, its tendency to evaporate at higher temperatures. The most […]
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Even if you understand the basics of carbon offsets , it’s easy to get bogged down in the complexity, acronyms and jargon that conjure up images of Clark Griswold’s tangled ball of holiday lights (a timely nod to the cinematic masterpiece that is Christmas Vacation). Today, we’ll try to help unravel that complexity a bit by […]
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Earlier this month, the 27 Member States of the European Union (EU), the members of the G7 (the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and United Kingdom) and Australia (collectively, the “Price Cap Coalition”) announced their agreement to adopt a $60/barrel price cap on seaborne Russian crude oil. The enforcement mechanism for the cap […]
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Winter storms and cold weather can wreak havoc on transportation, and it’s important for any C-Store owner to be prepared for the harsh winter months. Safety and preparation are vitally important to create an accessible environment for your customers, but it’s also important to stock-up on key items that present selling opportunities and enhance revenue. […]
Read MoreEvery five years, Congress passes legislation that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy. This bill, referred to as the “Farm Bill”, includes policies that impact the ethanol industry and the farmers who support ethanol production. During the week of 11/14, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture held a hearing titled, “Farm Bill 2023: […]
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Elevating Customer Service with Fleet Fuel Card Benefits Select Stone Company, LLC is a premier stone supplier in Northwest Ohio with customers in both the residential and commercial sectors. With a demand for deliveries of material for landscaping, building, water gardens, and masonry, they need a fuel card they can count on so they can […]
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What sets us apart in the oil and gas industry? Fracking is no simple task – you need the fuel, equipment, and logistics to make your operation successful. Guttman Energy is your go-to for all your industry needs. Here’s 5 reasons why our drilling and fracking support has been deemed “world class”. Excellent Safety Guttman […]
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In previous posts, we’ve touched on topics like carbon neutrality and how capturing landfill gases can both generate energy and create carbon offsets–but just what are carbon offsets and how do they work? For many, carbon offsets are considered a key component in the fight against climate change. While Earth has its own mechanisms for […]
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Reduced refining capacity combined with weather and geopolitical intrigue have eroded diesel stockpiles in the United States to noteworthy lows. Between the years of 2017 and 2021, the U.S. averaged 34 days of distillate supply, compared to just 25 days as of October 2022. Accordingly, while the price of gasoline has increased roughly 14% this […]
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Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, global supplies have experienced volatility in a manner that has never been seen before. Significant bottlenecks at major ports, persistent imbalances in inventory levels, and record high shipping costs contributed to soaring inflation and overall negative economic conditions around the world. While supply chain disruptions […]
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