Tag: gas

The Oldest Gas Station in America

When you think about the oldest gas station in America, what state do you think of? Texas? California? Believe it or not, the oldest gas station in America is called Reighard’s and it’s located in the 9.7 square-mile town of Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Summer Driving Tips for Fleet Drivers

As the weather gets warmer, fleet drivers can relax a little – you won’t have to worry much about driving in snowy or freezing conditions. Driving during the summer is often times much easier than driving during the winter, but there are still some precautions that our fleet fuel card company recommends.

6 Tips for a Greener Fleet

Over the years, many businesses and individuals are taking steps to be more environmentally friendly and leave a smaller carbon footprint (otherwise known as “going green”). If you’re looking to both go green and reduce your fleet’s operating costs, here are a few great tips.

15 Fun Facts About Gasoline

Whether you’re someone who loves gasoline because it fuels your car and lets you drive or you hate gasoline because it’s another expense, it’s safe to say that the majority of the nation relies on it. At Fuel Express, we’re a big fan of gasoline (especially when you can manage it well with our fuel card) and we have a few fun facts for you about the liquid.

USPS, NYPD to Update Their Fleets

As a fleet fuel card company, we know that the vehicles you choose for your fleet are important. Both the USPS and the NYPD have opted recently to try out a new vehicle in order to make their fleet safer and more efficient.

Hybrid Cars vs. Electric Cars

It wasn’t until the late 1990s that we began diving into the world of electricity in vehicles. While the very first hybrid vehicle is said to have existed in the early 1900s, Toyota introduced the world to the first modern hybrid in 1997. Today, there’s a variety of both hybrid and all-electric vehicles available to the general public, but what are the differences between both? Our fleet fuel card company did some research.

Could South Carolina See a Fuel Tax Increase?

When you compare South Carolina to the rest of the country, there’s at least one thing that’s pretty different – the state has a much lower fuel tax (35.15 cents per gallon compared to the national average of 49.28 cents per gallon), which may be the problem behind the state’s road conditions.

What Could Low Gas Prices Mean?

One year ago, the average cost of gas was around $3.18 per gallon. Today, it’s $2.92, which is the lowest it has been in four years, and drivers all over the country are reaping in the benefits.

5 Factors That Determine Gas Prices

At the moment, much of the U.S. is experiencing lower gas prices (hooray!) and according to predictions, prices could dip even lower come October and November. As a gas card company, we’re constantly aware of the rise and fall of gas prices, but what exactly affects it?

Gasoline vs. Natural Gas

These days, our society is exploring many fuel alternatives including ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas. The most common form of natural gas is compressed natural gas (or CNG), which is just natural gas that has been under high levels of pressure.