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Why Use Fuel Cards for Business Operations

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Business owners typically consider these factors when deciding between a fuel card and a credit card for their fleet.  Control Over Spending  Fuel cards offer additional control as they restrict purchases to fuel and specific stations. Credit cards allow for multiple purchases, making expense tracking more challenging. This level of detail makes it possible for…

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Carbon Footprint Reduction

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How Fleet Managers Can Lower Emissions Using Renewable Fuels Fleet managers are always looking for ways to lower costs and help the environment, especially living in the Portland area. One of the biggest goals in the Pacific Northwest is to lower carbon emissions. The laws are getting stricter and companies set higher sustainability goals, like…

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Saving Money On Rising Fuel Costs

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Here are some fuel-saving tips that a fuel delivery company can offer to their construction customers to help them save money on fuel.   Optimize Routes and Schedules  Plan deliveries to minimize travel distances and combine multiple stops whenever possible. This will reduce fuel and time costs and emissions from vehicles. Additionally, it will increase efficiency…

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Fuel Market Report: Feb 8th – Feb 14th, 2026

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Did You Know That R99 Is The Same Cost As Diesel Currently? Call to set up R99 Mobile Fueling Onsite Service in Portland at the same cost of retail diesel. Dyed untaxed R99 is also available. Give us a call today to schedule your delivery. Wholesale Price Average 2/14/26 Wholesale LowWholesale Avg E10$2.42$2.56 B5$2.73$2.82 B20$2.66$2.79…

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Winter Diesel Additives For Portland Weather

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How to Prevent Diesel Fuel from Gelling in Low Temperatures When the chill of winter arrives in Portland and across Oregon, diesel engines face a unique challenge. Cold temperatures can transform diesel fuel from a fluid state into a gel-like substance, leading to significant engine issues. Understanding and combating these cold-weather challenges is crucial for…

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Biofuels industry exceeds EPA’s expectations

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Biofuels Industry Surpasses Expectations with a Massive Production Rise Based on the data, biomass-based diesel production has increased massively in the United States, including biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and heating oil. Biomass-based diesel was expected to produce 4 billion gallons in 2023. Biofuel production and use increased by one billion gallons from last…

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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…

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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…

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Diesel Quality Matters When Filling Your Tank

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There are different grades of diesel fuel or diesel quality just like gasoline, and they can have a big impact on your vehicle’s performance, efficiency, and longevity. Quality diesel offers substantial benefits for your hard-working trucks, even when price is a major factor. Clean Diesel: A Boost for Your Engine and the Environment High-quality fuel…

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Fuel Market Report: Jan 25th – Jan 31st, 2026

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Did You Know That R99 Is The Same Cost As Diesel Currently? Call to set up R99 Mobile Fueling Onsite Service in Portland at the same cost of retail diesel. Dyed untaxed R99 is also available. Give us a call today to schedule your delivery. Wholesale Price Average 1/31/26 Wholesale LowWholesale Avg E10$2.13$2.27 B5$2.61$2.78 B20$2.59$2.73…