Biodiesel

Emergency Back-up Fuel

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Does your Emergency Back Up generator have the diesel it will need when an emergency power outage happens? We deliver dyed diesel and will keep your equipment full for you. When the Power goes out, we have diesel ready to keep your backup generator fueled.  We can also set up automatic fueling and DEF top…

The Future of Diesel Fuel

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Retail Diesel Pumps with a variety of blends of diesel. Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, and Fossil Diesel blends shown in Portland, Oregon. The Future of Diesel is Low CO2 Synthetic Fuels The stew of molecules your diesel is made of has been changing. A next level technology in chemistry is enabling garbage to be transformed into…

Why diesel fuel in Oregon may go up in 2025

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What are the market forces impacting diesel in Oregon for 2025? There are some big changes coming for diesel fuel in Oregon and it is not widely reported. The biggest likely change being a smaller supply of renewable diesel in the first quarter of 2025.  Renewable Diesel is expected to see a shorter supply than…

What Is The Renewable Fuel Standard In Portland?

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Did you hear about the time Portland banned fossil fuel diesel? Portland is making a big move to provide cleaner air and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Portland has implemented what’s called the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) beginning  its first phase on May 15th, 2024. The RFS policy in Portland mandates that there has to be…

Understanding The Renewable Fuel Standard In Portland

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Diesel Fuel Is Changing In Portland With The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Figuring out what this means for you or your business can be challenging. We have shared many questions that we have been asked already, to help provide more clarity on what this Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) means for Wholesale Purchaser-Consumers​. If your question…

Every question Star Oilco has been asked about heating oil

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Heating Oil FAQ (and not so FAQ) When it gets cold in the Pacific Northwest, it’s time to take a look at some common questions we have been asked about Heating Oil.  If you don’t see an answer to a question you have, please feel free to call, email, or message Star Oilco and we…

What Are Our Options for Alternative Fuels?

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What are our options for alternative fuel? Biofuels are eco-friendly fuel choices because they are made from renewable resources and produce fewer emissions than fossil fuels. Biofuels and biodiesel can also be used to improve air quality. They also allow us to reduce the dependence we have on using fossil fuels.  Biofuels are liquid fuels…

Renewable Diesel vs Biodiesel for Heavy-Duty Trucks

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The Fuel Revolution In the realm of sustainable energy, the race for cleaner and more efficient fuels is a top of mind priority for the majority of the industry. As heavy-duty trucks continue to dominate our highways and play a pivotal role in transporting goods across the country, the choice of fuel is paramount. The…

Renewable Diesel vs Biodiesel

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What’s the difference and how do they compare in price?  If you are looking for a cleaner and greener alternative to diesel fuel, you might have come across two options: renewable diesel and biodiesel. Both fuels are made from organic sources, such as vegetable oils and animal fats, but they have different production processes and…

Star Oilco Speaks On Decarbonizing Heavy Duty Trucks

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Decarbonizing Heavy Duty Fleets By Using B99 Biodiesel.Mark Fitz joined the Clean Cities Coalition Mindful Mobility Tech Talk series for their High GHG Reductions webinar. Mark spoke on the benefits of B99 and how fleets can begin decarbonizing their emissions today! On September 28th, 2022, three representatives were invited to speak on how they are…