Is a Railroad Union Strike Imminent?

Last week, the railroad unions rejected a collective bargaining deal with the freight railroads.  Four out of the twelve unions rejected a deal that was brokered by the Biden Administration in mid-September, and now the two sides have until December 8 to iron out a new agreement with a potential strike looming on December 9.  […]

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Guttman Case Study: Appalachia Energy

1 MILLION GALLONS OF FUEL A YEAR, ONE UNIQUE PRICING SOLUTION Involved with Guttman Energy since 2020, this Pennsylvania-based company presents operations with logistical energy solutions including trucking, nitrogen services, hauling, and more. To provide the best service possible, they rely on Guttman Energy for over 1 million gallons/year at the best price possible.

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Shafer Equipment, LLC: A Fleet Fuel Cards Case Study

Finding Significant Savings with Guttman Energy’s Fleet Fuel Cards Shafer Equipment, LLC is a heavy-moving company based in West Virginia. With a seven-truck fleet, this small business needed a way to transport the equipment it buys and sells for a living without breaking the bank. Feeling Fed Up with Fees Shafer had a fleet fuel […]

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Diesel Price Premium Hits All-Time High Over Gas, Crude Oil

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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A Fuel Card Without Limits

Guttman Energy Helps This Aggregate Logistics Hauler Realize the Power of Freedom in a Fuel Card As one of Guttman Energy’s newest clients, this Texas-based tucking company specializes in complex logistics and shipper cargo, meaning that on top of reliable fuel, they also need a partner who is equipped to help them manage the complexities […]

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Crude Oil Crushed

WTI Crude oil prices topped $93.50/barrel on Monday and now trading at $86.21/barrel at writing. Why the significant drop? Let’s look at the fundamentals and the technical for an explanation. From the fundamental perspective, China re-affirmed its stance this week on its zero-COVID policy strategy that when a few cases are confirmed, a lockdown of […]

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The Easing of Global Supply Chain

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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