Biofuel

What Is Portland’s Renewable Fuel Standard?

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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…

Star Oilco’s Commitment to Sustainability

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Star Oilco’s Commitment to Sustainability What is biodiesel? Is it the same as raw vegetable oil? Biodiesel is a cleaner burning diesel fuel made from vegetable oil. Simply stated, a biodiesel molecule is a                                                              vegetable oil molecule with the glycerol removed. Chemically, biodiesel is defined as a mono-alkyl ester of                                                          …

B99 Biodiesel for Fleets & Heavy Equipment

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Using B99 Biodiesel in a Tier 4 Heavy Duty Diesel B99 Biodiesel reduces CO2 footprint of a 105,500 GVW truck and trailer by more than half at a lower cost than petroleum diesel. What is B99 Biodiesel? B99 Biodiesel is as pure of blend of Biodiesel you can get in the United States and still…

The Future of Diesel Fuel: Trends & Outlook

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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…

Heating Oil FAQ: Common Questions Answered

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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 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…

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…

Fuel Quality In An Emergency Back-Up Generator Matters – Find Out Why

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                      Emergency Back Up Generator Diesel Fuel Quality The fuel in your generator is the single most overlooked item in maintaining a back up generator.  Be prepared and know your back up generator diesel fuel quality is ready with these best practices. When the power…

Oregon Diesel Market Forecast Fall 2025

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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…

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…