With supply and pricing volatility, we continue to field more phone calls about helping aid customers on their fuel purchasing. One of the main concerns for a commercial, end-user customer, is that they may not have a dedicated fuel specialist on hand to continually monitor market movements and fuel inventory level inside their own tank […]
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There is certainly a lot of buzz around topics like renewable energy, emission reductions and, more recently, carbon offsets. Perspectives range from confusion and skepticism to strong support of offsets as a necessary step in battling climate change. Today, we will not be discussing the pros and cons of carbon offsets, but rather try to […]
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Three Russian oil refineries have come under German oil control, in order to regulate supply of diesel and gasoline products. This is likely an attempt to help soften the energy blow in Europe due to the Russian Invasion in Ukraine earlier this year. Not only has physical supply been tight in Europe since the Russian invasion, but […]
Read MoreOn Monday, December 20th, President Joe Biden committed to raising the average fuel mileage on new vehicles to 40 MPG in passenger cars and light duty trucks. EPA standards will be improved upon annually until the 40 MPG target is achieved in the year 2026. The most recent target was 32 MPG, set by the […]
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Ohio has been a hot topic over the last few weeks with two major refineries shutting down simultaneously for preventative maintenance. Marathon and Husky have started their upkeep and maintenance season which would be expected to last from November, possibly into December. Not only are fuel prices at a multiyear high, but in some areas, […]
Read MoreDistillates play a significant role in our economy, but they also drive conversations around emission reduction. Recently, there has been an undeniable discussion to alter our carbon footprint for the sake of global health. How can we bridge a century+ gap and still maintain peak efficiency while supporting our local economy? Biodiesel is a step […]
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There is a lot of curiosity surrounding retail gas pumps now-a-days, especially with so many different options to choose. Not only do a handful of locations still sell conventional gasoline (0% ethanol), but additionally that same pump may display choices anywhere from E10, the new standard for gasoline, all the way to E85. However, the […]
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Greenhouse gasses (GHG) seem to be at the front of emissions discussions year over year. When discussing the topic and contributing factors, we hear about transportation, industrial usage, residential usage, and deforestation – but what about agricultural effects? According to the EPA, agriculture accounted for nearly 10% of the US Greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. […]
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The letters “EV” have been a hot topic, that explaining that the E-V (Electric Vehicle) meaning, has become unnecessary to anyone around the world today. There is little doubt of if the EVs will be implemented on a large scale in the U.S. and more a matter of when.
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A common question as more and more fueling stations begin marketing Top Tier gasoline at the pump remains to be: Is the added cost worth it? What actually is top tier gasoline?
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