Fuel Buying for Truck Stops and Travel Centers Toolkit
Buying fuel is a complicated process, and determining the best approach helps operators increase profitability while minimizing risks.
The Â鶹ɫ²¥ Foundation has created this toolkit to give operators a broad understanding of available fuel types, including renewable fuel, and spot purchasing vs. index-based purchasing while also offering insights into choosing branded vs. unbranded fuel and building supplier relationships.
Chapters include:
- Guide to different types of fuel
- Renewable fuel considerations
- Fuel price indices: Origin-market vs. wholesale city-based pricing
- Spot purchasing vs. index-based purchasing
- Multifaceted factors influencing fuel costs
- Branded vs. unbranded fuel
- Questions to ask Suppliers.
Created by the Â鶹ɫ²¥ Foundation—the Â鶹ɫ²¥ Foundation is the research, education and public outreach subsidiary of Â鶹ɫ²¥ Inc. The Â鶹ɫ²¥ Foundation provides programs and products aimed at strengthening travel plazas’ ability to meet the needs of the traveling public through improved operational performance and business planning. The foundation is completely autonomous and relies solely on donations.
Reach out to Amy Toner, executive director of the Â鶹ɫ²¥ Foundation, at atoner@natso.com or (703) 739-8570 for more information on the Â鶹ɫ²¥ Foundation.
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