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When To Use Off-Road Diesel in Portland, Oregon

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Off-road diesel is an important fuel that powers heavy equipment and machinery for industries like construction, farming, and transportation. It’s a popular choice because it’s affordable and reliable for tough jobs that need a strong energy source. In the Portland, Oregon metro area, fuel rules are getting stricter, especially with laws pushing for cleaner, renewable…

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Emergency Back-up Fuel

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Do you need your Emergency Back Up generator filled with diesel? We deliver dyed diesel and will keep your equipment full for you. When the Power goes out, we have diesel ready to keep your back up generator fueled.  We can also set up automatic fueling and DEF top off service with confirmation for your…

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Every Question We Have Been Asked About Renewable Diesel

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Renewable Diesel Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is renewable diesel? Renewable diesel is a synthetic diesel fuel, known for it’s lower CO2 characteristics, typically seeing purity and real world performance response superior to petroleum diesel fuel.  Renewable diesel is a next generation hydrocarbon diesel biofuel made by either the Fischer-Tropsch or Hydrogenation processes. Hydrogenated renewable…

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Fuel Market Report: Feb 2nd – Feb 8th, 2025

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Wholesale Price Average 2/8/25 Wholesale LowWholesale Avg E10$2.46$2.55 B5$2.43$2.50 B20$2.49$2.56 Average Retail Prices 2/1/25 NationalOregonWashington E10$3.14$3.69$4.05 B5$3.66$3.85$4.40 Taxes FederalState: ORLocalState: WA Gas$0.184$0.40$0-.13$0.494 Diesel$0.244$0.40$0-.13$0.494 Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News Fuel prices jumped across the board this week with both wholesale and retail seeing price bumps of $0.10/gal or more. Rack averages in Portland jumped…

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Fuel Market Report: Jan 26th – Feb 1st, 2025

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Wholesale Price Average 2/1/25 Wholesale LowWholesale Avg E10$2.35$2.41 B5$2.39$2.49 B20$2.48$2.56 Average Retail Prices 2/1/25 NationalOregonWashington E10$3.10$3.56$3.96 B5$3.66$3.83$4.36 Taxes FederalState: ORLocalState: WA Gas$0.184$0.40$0-.13$0.494 Diesel$0.244$0.40$0-.13$0.494 Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News Fuel prices experienced a mix of fluctuations this past week as gas prices rose and diesel prices fell. Rack average in Portland jumped $0.06/gal for…

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Fuel Market Report: Jan 19th – Jan 25th, 2025

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Wholesale Price Average 1/25/25 Wholesale LowWholesale Avg E10$2.24$2.35 B5$2.51$2.61 B20$2.53$2.62 Average Retail Prices 1/25/25 NationalOregonWashington E10$3.12$3.55$3.95 B5$3.67$3.83$4.37 Taxes FederalState: ORLocalState: WA Gas$0.184$0.40$0-.13$0.494 Diesel$0.244$0.40$0-.13$0.494 Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News Fuel prices trickled up this past week as rack averages in Portland for gas and diesel increased. Rack averages for E10 jumped $0.03/gal while diesel…

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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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Fuel Market Report: Jan 12th – Jan 18th, 2025

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Wholesale Price Average 1/18/25 Wholesale LowWholesale Avg E10$2.23$2.32 B5$2.51$2.60 B20$2.45$2.58 Average Retail Prices 1/18/25 NationalOregonWashington E10$3.13$3.52$3.93 B5$3.63$3.80$4.32 Taxes FederalState: ORLocalState: WA Gas$0.184$0.40$0-.13$0.494 Diesel$0.244$0.40$0-.13$0.494 Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News Fuel prices jumped this past week with rack averages up on gas and diesel. Rack averages in Portland jumped $0.10/gal for E10 (unleaded gasoline) and…

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Fuel Market Report: Jan 5th – Jan 11th, 2025

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Wholesale Price Average 1/11/25 Wholesale LowWholesale Avg E10$2.12$2.21 B5$2.32$2.44 B20$2.24$2.39 Average Retail Prices 1/11/25 NationalOregonWashington E10$3.07$3.46$3.89 B5$3.55$3.78$4.28 Taxes FederalState: ORLocalState: WA Gas$0.184$0.40$0-.13$0.494 Diesel$0.244$0.40$0-.13$0.494 Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News Fuel prices have remained relatively low as we begin the new year. Between Christmas week and New Year’s, many professionals were on leave and/or out…

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…