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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. Diesel Fuel In Oregon and Washington Star Oilco has been getting questions on the changes of diesel in Portland, Oregon.  If you have not noticed, many diesel pumps at retail gas stations and cardlock…

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…

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…

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Bulk diesel desiccant filters, dry fuel, and keeping your diesel fuel clean.

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Bulk diesel fuel delivery and storage best practice. Use Desiccant Breathers and Premium Diesel additives to improve your diesel performance and reduce maintenance cost. Save tens of thousands on fleet maintenance costs! How? Clean, dry, and premium-treated diesel. Reduce injector wear and particulate trap service needs with simple steps focused on fuel quality. Get the…

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…

What is Heating Oil?

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                In the Pacific Northwest heating oil is diesel New heating oil customers often ask us, “What is heating oil?” Heating oil is diesel fuel and there are several grades and types. For Star Oilco our standard heating oil product is a ultra low sulfur diesel with a…

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Make And Keep Your Diesel Fuel A Lot More Clean

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                               Make And Keep Your Diesel Fuel A Lot More Clean What is Clean Diesel?  Clean diesel is free of the contaminants that harm modern diesel engines. Today, there is a gap between ASTM diesel standards and the ISO cleanliness standards…

What Types of Feedstock Can Be Used To Make Biodiesel?

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               What Types Of Feedstock Can Be Used To Make Biodiesel?         To answer what feedstocks can be used to make biodiesel we need to first answer:  What is Biodiesel? Biodiesel is created through a process called transesterification.  Transecterification is when an alcohol such as methanol…

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Fall Diesel Outlook for 2025 – the Oregon Market

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What market forces are impacting the Oregon diesel outlook? The US market is short diesel in storage while the Oregon market is short CO2 credits causing a unique market condition as we head into fall. Diesel prices in the Pacific Northwest have not been following National trends for diesel.  The west coast is paying a…

Emergency Back-up Diesel Fuel

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In an emergency, how often will your Emergency Back-up Diesel Fuel tank need to be filled? We deliver dyed diesel seven days a week and will keep your equipment full for you. What is the condition of your Emergency Back-up Diesel Fuel in your generator tank? When the Power goes out, we have diesel ready…