Tag: oil

How Long Does the Average Car Last?

As the years progress, so do the quality of metals and oils used to create and keep cars running. This means owners can expect their vehicles to last longer than ever; however, a long life depends on more than just the car’s build and parts; their drivers play a major role.

Get Ready for More Ethanol in Your Gasoline

Back in 2005, Congress passed the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that requires biofuel be blended into gasoline in the U.S. By now, we’ve all noticed that the gasoline at local gas stations has “up to 10% ethanol” and according to the RFS, it’s required that that ethanol continue to increase – however, not by percentage, but by gallons.

Why Natural Gas Prices Will Likely Rise

While most of us focus on the world of electricity, many of us use natural gas to cook, keep warm, heat our water, and more. Art Berman, a contributor to Forbes, recently wrote a very thorough article about why natural gas prices are likely to double within the next year. Our fuel card company thought it was an interesting read, and wanted to share.

6 Predictions for the Oil Industry

While there are some factors that can help predict the oil industry’s future, there are others that just aren’t foreseeable. Our fuel card company decided to see what some people and companies predict for oil this year and beyond.

Ever Wonder How Gasoline Is Made?

According to the Department of Natural Resources, the United States consumes more than 20 million barrels of petroleum products every day, and over half of them are in the form of gasoline. While you may not often think about the gasoline that’s filling up your vehicle up, has the way that it’s made ever crossed your mind? Our fleet gas card company dove into it.

How Standard Oil Influenced America’s Oil Industry

Today’s American oil industry essentially can be traced back to a man named John D. Rockefeller. Rockefeller, who lived in Ohio, was new to the oil refining business back in the 1860s and in 1870, he decided to form a business partnership.

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.

A Brief History of Oil

Ever since oil prices started plummeting last year, fleet owners have been enjoying the money that they save on their daily operations. But have you ever wondered how exactly our society started using oil to fuel fleet cars and trucks? Oil discovery goes back further than you may think.

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?