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Fuel Market Report: Jan 7th – Jan 13th, 2023

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Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News Despite predictions of the market “bottoming out” concerning price variances, the wholesale market continued to drop this week, experiencing a simultaneous decrease of $0.10 for diesel and gasoline. Winter storms across multiple regions along with post-holiday travel declines are some of the largest contributions to the current decreased…

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Benefits of Using Cardlock Fuel Cards

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Cardlock accounts offer a multitude of benefits for businesses, particularly those with fleets of vehicles that require regular fueling. Benefits to using cardlock for your business include reducing fuel costs, improving fuel management, reducing potential fraud risks, creating more convenience and efficiencies and allowing a more enhanced tax compliance.   Reduced Fuel Costs: Cardlock accounts…

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Simplifying Heating Oil and Diesel

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Are Heating Oil and Diesel Twins or Cousins?  We want to help simplify and understand heating oil and diesel for your heating oil tank. In the world of fuels, heating oil and diesel often find themselves under the spotlight, with many questioning their similarities and differences. While both derived from crude oil and share a…

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Fuel Market Report: Dec 3rd – Dec 9th, 2023

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Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News Fuel prices continue to drop as we roll into December. Prices are down for gas and diesel in Oregon and Washington for the fourth week straight. The average gasoline price in Oregon dropped below $4/gal, although it is rare to see prices this low in the Portland area.…

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November 2023 Fuel Market Recap

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November 2023 Fuel Market Recap for Portland, Oregon Gasoline The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Portland, Oregon, was $4.61 on November 30, 2023, up from $4.44 on November 1, 2023. This represents a 3.6% increase over the month. Diesel The average price of a gallon of diesel in Portland, Oregon, was $5.75 on November 30, 2023, up from $5.48 on…

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Powering Through Outages With Backup Generators

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Backup Generators: How They Work & How They Are Powered   A backup generator is an essential part of any preparedness plan for your home or business. An outage isn’t a problem when you have a backup generator, they provide you with reliable power when the grid goes down. Backup generators are also reliable and safe…

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Fuel Market Report: Nov 26th – Dec 2nd, 2023

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Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News Prices drops were very moderate this past week, as prices across the board did not drop more than $0.10. Although the average retail price in Oregon for gasoline is expected to drop below $4, it is uncommon to see prices that low in the Portland area. The wholesale…

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Diesel 1 vs Diesel 2

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Diesel 1 and Diesel 2 can often bring confusion when it comes to understanding what the differences are between them. Consumers can have confusion about which one is best for their equipment or their business. Whether they’re looking for improvements in quality, igniting quickly with its high cetane rating for easy starts in cold weather…

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When to use Off-Road Diesel

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What are the benefits and when can you use off-road diesel  Off-road diesel excels with a higher cetane rating, enhancing engine performance and offering cost savings without taxes. However, it’s strictly for off-road vehicles like tractors and construction machinery. Using it in regular on-road cars is illegal, leading to fines and potential imprisonment.  Advantages of…

Fuel Market Report: Nov 12th – Nov 18th, 2023

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Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News As drivers prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, they can also look forward to lower gas and diesel prices across the state of Oregon. It is the holiday travel season which means there will be even more drivers on the road, typically driving longer distances to gather for holiday…