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Biodiesel as a Heavy Duty Low CO2 Solution

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Save money with Low CO2 Biodiesel in your heavy duty fleet. In Oregon the state ensures there is a cost associated with the CO2 intensity of a fuel.  This is why Biodiesel is consistently lower cost than petroleum Diesel fuels on the West Coast.  Get ahead of this curve and ensure your fleet benefits. Why…

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How to save money with a commercial fuel card

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Save money with a commercial fuel card by avoiding the credit card retail price and preventing fuel theft in your business. How do you avoid the higher credit card prices at gas stations? Buy Your Fuel at a Commercial Cardlock Make sure that employee fuel theft is not robbing from your bottom line.   How…

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7 Ways to Stop Fuel Theft Before it Happens

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STOP FUEL THEFTIN YOUR BUSINESS TO REALLY SAVE ON YOUR COST OF DIESEL AND GASOLINE Save money by managing  your diesel and gasoline fleet cards. Know who, how, and where fuel is bought. In the new world of diesel and gasoline over $5 you need a strategy to control where and how fuel is bought…

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What does a business need to use Pacific Pride or CFN in Oregon?

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How to Get a Pacific Pride fuel card in Oregon If you have ever wondered what was required to use a stand alone commercial cardlock location in Oregon – we have answers.  Any user of diesel can self serve diesel at a Pacific Pride or CFN cardlock.  If you need gasoline for a commercial purpose…

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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 5% biodiesel blend in order to meet Oregon…

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Delivery Driver Fueling Solutions

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Delivery Drivers are more in demand than ever. The world has changed. People are discovering the benefits of having food, groceries and everyday products delivered right to their door. If you are a delivery driver or you have a fleet of drivers, the ability to have access to 24/7 fueling stations, controlling your expenses, and…

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Oregon Diesel Taxes Explained

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How Oregon Diesel Taxes Are Calculated As of January 1st, 2022 Oregon is raising Fuel Taxes to $.38 a gallon. (source) The prices in this article have been updated to reflect that.  There will be another $.02 a gallon fuel tax increase set in 2024 as well. Oregon is unique in its handling of diesel.…

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Every question Star Oilco has been asked about heating oil

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Heating Oil FAQ (and not so FAQ) It’s getting cold again in the Pacific Northwest, so it is 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…

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What Do I Need to Know About Long Term Diesel Storage?

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Here’s good advice if you are relying on diesel as a back up fuel in the Pacific NW. Now is the time to refill and treat your back up fuel tanks. Quite a bit of our business at Star Oilco is fueling back-up generators, emergency water pumps, refrigerated trailers and other long term off-road diesel…

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In-depth look at Biodiesel as a heating fuel

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In a recent study, the viability of biodiesel – also known as bioheat – and its use as a heating oil was examined. TL:DR Biodiesel up to B20 and beyond do not require equipment changes or settings. Home heating systems have used biodiesel since 2000 and have shown no significant issues compared to standard fuel.…